The SOUTHERN OCEAN Times Vol. 11 - No. 13
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New Home Found As Town Sells Vetwork Property
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Photos by Stephanie Faughnan Vetwork will move from its current space on North Main Street to the Lacey Food Bank by the beginning of the year.
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The new piece bears Scott Simpson’s name and rank. By Stephanie Faughnan MANAHAWKIN - Tears streamed down Amanda Simpson’s face as three Marine veterans made a special trip to her home to honor the memory of her late husband. Marine Cpl. Scott Simpson, who battled with PTSD, tragically died by suicide on November 8, 2020. His military career included a peace keeping mission in Kosovo and a tour of duty fighting the Iraq War. In addition to his widow, the honorably discharged marine was survived by their now nine-year old daughter Makayla. “Scott was one of the first infantry battalions
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to invade Nasiriyah,” shared Amanda. “He came home in 2008 and suffered tremendously from PTSD for many years.” In a heartfelt display of camaraderie and solidarity, the Marines rallied around Amanda, their fallen brother’s widow, to show their unwavering support and present her with a gift. The touching gesture came in response to a recent incident that deeply moved them and prompted them into action. A few weeks ago, Amanda was devastated to discover that the fallen soldier memorial dedicated to her husband had been stolen from the lawn of her (Marine - See Page 2)
10-Foot Python Joins Popcorn Park
By Chris Lundy LACEY – A 10-foot reticulated python named “Udon” will now be living at Popcorn Park Zoo’s Reptile House. “Udon’s journey has been one of resilience and transformation,” the Humane Society said. “Confiscated by the NYPD, Udon’s life took a remarkable turn as she found her way to the care of the Associated Humane Societies and Popcorn Park. Now, she takes center stage in
the Reptile House at Popcorn Park, where visitors have the incredible opportunity to witness her up close.” Udon has been settling well into her new home at Popcorn Park Animal Refuge and is available to see seven days a week by visiting the Reptile House, they said. In Japanese cuisine, udon is a thick noodle, a fitting name for a large snake. (Python - See Page 2)
Photo courtesy Popcorn Park Udon has noodled her way into the Popcorn Park Zoo.
This building will host Vetwork as well as the Lacey Township Food Bank. By Stephanie Faughnan LACEY – Amid community concerns, township officials have confirmed that a new location has been secured for the non-profit Vetwork, whose headquarters is being sold. Veronica Laureigh, Business Administrator/ Municipal Clerk, said that the township intends to make space for Vetwork in the building occupied by the Lacey Food Bank located at 102 Station Drive in Forked River. “We met with Bernie Snyder (Vetwork Board of Directors member) and one of the other veteran members last week,” said Laureigh. “We brought them to the Food Bank and showed them how there was enough space for each association to have their own private spot.” Multiple groups have previously shared the Food Bank location, including the Lacey Municipal Utilities Authority and the Lacey School Board. The local public works department will take (Vetwork - See Page 4)
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