The
SOUTHERN OCEAN Times Vol. 10 - No. 17
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Some Still Rebuilding A Decade After Sandy
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Community News Pages 8-10
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Inside The Law Page 17
Classifieds Pages 18
–Photo by Stephanie Faughnan Tony Caira stands on the porch of his house that’s just about finished ten years post-Sandy. By Stephanie Faughnan WARETOWN – The burden of rebuilding after Superstorm Sandy was nothing Tony Caira ever expected to do on his own. After all, his wife was a well-respected activist for Sandy victims – and someone Tony counted on as the “brains (Rebuild - See Page 5)
–Photo courtesy Tony Caira The neighborhood had several feet of water in it after Sandy.
Bon Jovi Guest Stars At Chili Cook-Off Fundraiser
By Stephanie Faughnan TOMS RIVER – A fiery competition between almost a dozen first responder teams left crowds of people licking their lips as taste-testers in JBJ Soul Kitchen’s 7th Annual Chili Cook-Off. Guests began lining
up outside the fence of the Hooper Avenue location as early as 9 a.m. and traveled from as far away as Brazil. Though preliminary reports gave no hint rocker Jon Bon Jovi planned to be on site, the promise of raising funds for a good cause made the trip worthwhile.
Lacey Candidates Vie For Committee By Bob Vosseller LACEY – Six candidates are competing for three seats for township Committee. They are two incumbent Republicans, two Democrats, an independent and a Green Party challenger. There are two, three-year seats and a single, one-year term on the ballot. For the three-year seats, Republican incumbents Steven Kennis and Peter Curatolo are being challenged by Democrats Edward Kownacki and Erik Mazur, independent candidate and former Board of Education member Regina C. Discenza and Green Party member Barry Bendar. Seeking a one-year unexpired term are Republican Peggy Sue Juliano who was appointed earlier this year to fill the seat of her late husband, Nicholas Juliano. She is being challenged by Democrat Shawn Judson.
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Most know Bon Jovi as a Jersey boy with Sayreville roots. While his music and looks cause many to swoon, the mission he’s created deserves more than its share of attention. The Jon Bon Jovi Soul Foundation began back in 2006 to help combat (Guest - See Page 11)
–Photo by Stephanie Faughnan Bon Jovi sampled chili from each of the competitors and switched hats as first responders offered them to him.
GOP incumbent Steven Kennis has lived in the township for 50 years and is a builder/developer. He is running for reelection this year because “as a longtime resident and a local businessman, I will continue to make Lacey a desirable place to live and to maintain the quality of life our residents have come to expect.” As to what he feels is the township’s most pressing issue at the current time he responded, “affordability is the most pressing issue. With nine years of experience on the township budget, I will continue to maintain a budget that is fair to its taxpayers, employees and other stakeholders.” As to his thoughts on future development in the township he said, “I will continue to promote the reconstruction of our commercial corridors in order to attract businesses. It has a positive economic impact on our budget, our tax base and makes the township more desirable.” Kennis noted the need for the township’s master plan to be reviewed and updated during a committee meeting in June. “It’s overdue. Due to changes in people’s lifestyle, building and environmental mandates from (Lacey - See Page 4)
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