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SOUTHERN OCEAN Times Vol. 10 - No. 34
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–Photo by Stephanie Faughnan The playground on East Lacey Road will be upgraded. By Stephanie Faughnan LACEY – A revamping of an Ocean County Park that opened in 1998 may soon become a destination for local families who have children with special needs as well as other typical kids. County officials are in the process of applying for funding to update the playground at Eno’s Pond County Park. The plan is to provide children of all different abilities with modified playground equipment that allows
(Bullying - See Page 4)
Lawmakers Warn: 55+ Communities Under Fire
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Chicken War Ruffles Feathers In Stafford
By Stephanie Faughnan STAFFORD – “Put up your dukes” could soon translate to “put up your wings” when it comes to competition amongst chicken fast food restaurants on the mainland portion of Route 72. Buffalo Wild Wings’ intent to open up near the new Dunkin Donuts has some squawking that Stafford appears to be the Chicken Capital of Southern Ocean County. The latest chain joins already existing Kentucky Fried Chicken and Chick-
Fil-A as far as offering poultry connoisseurs a choice in quick fare. Popeyes plans to open soon in the Stafford Square Mall, which features Shop Rite and Lowes as its largest anchor stores. Even the two other primarily beef drive-thru eateries on the roadway leading to and from Long Beach Island have chicken choices. McDonald’s introduced the McChicken more than four decades ago, while Wendy’s debuted its first grilled chicken sandwich in 1990. Panera Bread also takes a somewhat gourmet
Teen’s Suicide Sparks Other Districts To Look Closer At Bullying By Stephanie Faughnan OCEAN COUNTY – The tragedy hit entirely too close to home – at most, a few exits away on the Garden State Parkway. Adriana Kuch took her own life earlier this month. The fourteen-year-old Central Regional High School freshman’s suicide has ignited every family’s worst fear. Bullying can be deadly – whether it involves physical contact or not. In a national news interview last week, Michael Kuch related his final conversation with his daughter. Adriana was upset that her attackers took to social media to bully her further. A video circulated showing a group of girls physically attacking her in a school hallway. She was dead by her own hands the following morning. People who never met Adriana remain heartbroken by her shortened life. Adriana’s death
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February 25, 2023
approach in matching up chicken and bread as one of its menu items. The National Battle of the Fried Chicken Sandwich turns out to be one that began in August 2019. When Popeyes tweeted about their new fried chicken sandwich, Chick-Fil-A suggested it bore a remarkable resemblance to one they already dished out. Wendy’s weighed in as well, maintaining Chick-Fil-A and Popeye’s battle was for second place – a less than subtle hint (Feathers - See Page 7)
By Bob Vosseller MANCHESTER – Ninth District Lawma ke r s v isit e d t he senior communities, warning them to keep an eye on legislation that would allow people younger than 55 to buy into the developments. The bill, S-2537, and its Assembly counterpart, A-4106, would allow any property owner in a senior community to sell to a buyer regardless of age. Re-
altors and others are supporting this change, saying it allows seniors to live in a property while deeding it to their children so they won’t pay more if they go into assisted living. They also note that the senior community guidelines would still enforce that the person living there would be a senior. Opposition to this bill note that it’s already challenging to know (Warn - See Page 12)
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