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SOUTHERN OCEAN Times Vol. 10 - No. 48
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–Photos by Stephanie Faughnan Southern Regional Junior ROTC students proudly presented the colors, standing in front of the eager elementary students who were prepared to honor the troops.
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From their post on the stage, children could see the display of reverence for the nation from veterans who saluted or placed their hands over their hearts during the National Anthem.
By Stephanie Faughnan STAFFORD – Ocean Acres Elementary School students honored fallen war heroes and showcased their appreciation for local veterans and those who continue to serve the nation. Superintendent of Schools George Chidiac credited Lori Kundrat, a preschool teacher, as the creative mind behind the “Support Our Troops” assembly. The cherished tradition, initiated at least fifteen years ago, has continually evolved and grown with each passing year. Students at Ocean Acres range in age from preschool to second grade and had already learned (Troops - See Page 18)
JROTC Cadets Revamp Hero Wall
By Stephanie Faughnan LACEY - In an inspiring display of dedication, a group of JROTC cadets from Central Regional High School undertook a heartwarming initiative to uplift the Hero Wall at the Lacey Walmart. To mark the completion of their mission, the cadets began with a ceremonious flag
raising in front of the store on Memorial Day morning. The distinguished group of high school students stood tall during the event, demonstrating a true sense of respect and service. The weight of her new role as the freshly appointed commander was not lost on Savannah Haskell as she spoke on (JROTC - See Page 5)
–Photo courtesy Cadet Juliana Gonzalez The Wall of Honor is directly outside the customer service area at the Lacey Walmart and was updated by a group of JROTC cadets from Central Regional High School.
June 3, 2023
Will LBI Traffic Increase Due To Road Work?
By Alyssa Riccardi M A NA H AW K I N – What is normally a 10-minute drive recently took many motorists over an hour to travel on Route 72 over the Causeway Bridge due to continuous construction. Although locals are always looking forward to the perfect beach we at he r, it a lways comes with a price: shore traffic. Merely a week before Memorial Day week-
end, one of the busiest times at the shore, residents were left angry and frustrated as several lanes were closed on the Manahawkin Bay Bridge going to Long Beach Island. “I’m so upset it’s busy enough. But truly working upon summer months ahead? This is way too much,” Denise Stacy Danca Curcio wrote on Facebook. “Why didn’t they work (Traffic - See Page 19)
Local Group Building Custom Plane For Armless Pilot
By Stephanie Faughnan OCEAN COUNTY – A group of local aviation enthusiasts has undertaken an ambitious project to build a customized ai rcraf t for Je s sic a C ox , an Arizona-based pilot bor n without arms. The f ifteen volunteers involved in this endeavor are all members of EAA (Experi me nt a l A i r–Photo by Stephanie Faughnan craft AssociJessica Cox and her service dog ation) Chapter Chewy take a moment to per- 898 out of the sonally thank Dr. Bob Newman, Ocean County leader of the team building her (Pilot new aircraft. See Page 4)
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