The
SOUTHERN OCEAN Times Vol. 10 - No. 20
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–Photo by Chris Lundy The Stafford Old Methodist Church was drafted into being a hospital during the Revolutionary War. By Mark Bator JERSEY SHORE – New Jersey has often been referred to as the “Crossroads of the Revolution,” and with good reason. Besides being the location for several seminal battles of
the extended campaign that brought independence to the original 13 Colonies, numerous other points of interest dot the landscape of New Jersey that mark significant events or once played key roles during the days
of the Founding Fathers. To be certain, many people know about Washington’s Headquarters in Morris County, or the site of the historic Battle of Trenton. But local sites (History - See Page 4)
OCC Salutes Veterans During Annual Ceremony
By Bob Vosseller OCEAN COUNTY – The sacrifices – as well as the contributions – of those who served were remembered at a Veterans Day celebration held at Ocean County College. OCC President Dr. John H. Larson opened the “Salute To Veterans” by explaining the history of the holiday:
Referendum To Keep 8 Teachers Narrowly Passes
By Stephanie Faughnan WARETOWN – Though the vote tallies are still unofficial, the ballot measure increasing the school district’s tax levy by $840,000 appears to have passed. The referendum received a 51.01 percent voter approval rating among the 4,074 votes cast. There were 48.99 percent of voters against additional school funding. The most recent unofficial numbers released by the Ocean County Clerk’s office show a mere 82 votes made the difference. The tallies become official after the clerk certifies them, which usually takes a couple of weeks after election day. “This is not something that is going to happen every year,” reassured Dr. Christopher Lommerin, Superintendent of Schools. “I believe we are set for another five years.”
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November 19, 2022
“the holiday we observe each year on November 11, originally known as Armistice Day was established by President Woodrow Wilson in 1919 to commemorate the end of World War I. In 1954, President Dwight D. Eisenhower called for an expansion to the annual celebration to encompass veterans of
all wars and the name was changed to Veterans Day. “We gather today as we do each year here at Ocean County College to recognize those heroes who have served and are currently serving this country proudly, selflessly at home and around the world. To honor those who
(Veterans - See Page 5)
–Photo by Bob Vosseller U.S. Air Force Technical Sergeant Raffi R. “Stambo” Stambultsyan, of Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst speaks during the annual Ocean County College Veterans ceremony.
Most Incumbents Win In Election
By Bob Vosseller LACEY – GOP incumbents will retain their seats on the Township Committee and new and old faces will serve on the Board of Education, Six candidates ran for three seats on the panel this year. Two incumbent Republicans, two Democrats, an independent and a Green Party challenger sought full three-year terms while a one-year term seat was also on the ballot. For the three-year seats, the unofficial results had Republican incumbent Steven Kennis receiving 7,049 votes and fellow GOP incumbent Peter Curatolo receiving 6,823. Kennis has lived in the township for 50 years and is a builder/developer. “As a longtime resident and a local businessman, I will continue to make Lacey a desirable place to (Incumbents - See Page 10)
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