The
SOUTHERN OCEAN Times Vol. 11 - No. 514
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October 7, 2023
Local Family Haunts Their Home For A Good Cause
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Community News Pages 8-12
Dr. Izzy’s Sound News Page 14
Inside The Law Page 17
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Photos by Stephanie Faughnan Larger-than-life characters bring some (undead) life to the party. By Stephanie Faughnan BARNEGAT – While a local family enjoys turning their home into a chilling spectacle of terror, they’re not just doing it for the screams and spooky thrills. They’re using their passion for all things Halloween to make a difference in the lives of veterans. Kevin VanArsdale, a proud Marine veteran who served two tours
in Iraq, has always had a deep commitment to supporting his fellow vets. For the second consecutive year, VanArsdale and his spirited family have decided to provide the public with a spooky adventure to raise funds for those who have served the country. Giant, eerie figures loom over the front yard of VanArsdale’s home (Haunts - See Page 4)
Meals On Wheels Requests Federal Support
By Chris Lundy OCEAN COUNTY – The national Meals on Wheels program has its eye on congressional funding and is urging voters to “save lunch.” In Ocean County, federal funding accounts for 25% of Meals on Wheels’ annual budget.
However, officials said the money has not kept up with the cost of inflation, nor the expanding senior population. “Meals on Wheels of Ocean County serves 1,000 meals per day and is a crucial lifeline and wellness check to Ocean County seniors,”
said Executive Director Jim Sigurdson. “We are asking you to reach out to Ocean County’s federally elected officials: Senator Cory Booker, Senator Robert Menendez, Congressman Chris Smith and Congressman Jeff Van
Lacey Native Charged With Threatening Officials
By Stephanie Faughnan LOS ANGELES, CA – A Lacey native is being held without bail in a federal detention center in Los Angeles after he allegedly made numerous threats to New Jersey officials over the phone and via email. Jonathan Lipman, 34, now of Los Angeles, stands accused of sending threatening messages to Monmouth and Ocean county officials.
The FBI investigator who filed the criminal complaint provided the court with a timeline that began in May 2022. The list of those named as targeted directly or by reference includes New Jersey Superior Court Judge Kimarie Rahill, Lacey Municipal Court Judge Benjamin Mabie, Ocean County Commissioner Gary Quinn, Oceanport Municipal Court (Officials - See Page 5)
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