Vol. 7 - No. 18
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How Hard Will Funding Cuts Hit Stafford? Community Rallies Together Against S-2
By Kimberly Bosco BARNEGAT – In Barnegat Township, incumbent Albert Bille is facing off against newcomer Peg Houle for a three-year term in this year’s upcoming election. As we near the Nov. 5 Election Day, the candidates identify taxes, safety, and the revitalization of downtown as some of their main focal points. For this newspaper’s election coverage, both candidates were asked the same questions regarding employment, experience in public office, and plans for the town. Below are the answers provided by each candidate, lightly edited for narrative flow.
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Dr. Izzy’s Sound News Page 16.
Dear Pharmacist Page 17.
Inside The Law Page 25.
Business Directory Page 21.
Classifieds Page 22.
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Local Candidates Talk Taxes, Revitalization
—Photo by Kimberly Bosco On October 18, the community showed out in support of Stafford Township School District and its students at a rally against NJ Senate Bill S-2. By Kimberly Bosco STAFFORD – Most s t u d e n t s wo u l d n’t d rea m of spend i ng a Friday evening at school when they could be home unwinding after a long week. But when the fate of local
education could be at stake, not very many were willing to stay home. The Stafford PTO hosted a Support Our Students (SOS) rally in an effort to raise awareness about the
state aid funding cuts to local school districts. Dozens of community members headed to the Oxycocus Elementary School on Route 9 in Manahawkin for the event. The rally was held on
the front lawn of the school, complete with games, a small bonfire, snacks, beverages, and live music courtesy of none other than retired Stafford officer Christopher Fritz. (Rally - See Page 4)
Remembering Victims Of Domestic Violence By Bob Vosseller TOMS RIVER – Memories of those who died as the victim of domestic violence - and greater awareness to the resources available to those facing that trauma - were part of the Silent Witness Project ceremony held recently at the Ocean County Mall. The Silent Witness Project ceremony involved the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office, Ocean County College, Providence House Domestic Violence Services of Catholic Charities, the Ocean
County Sheriff’s Office and the Soroptimist International of Toms River. Ocean County Freeholder Director Virginia E. Haines and Freeholder Gary Quinn presented a proclamation to Providence House during the ceremony and during her remarks, Haines shared her own story. “I was a victim when I was 25 years old. I told no one. I didn’t let anyone know until after it was happening but I did leave. I was not hospitalized (Remembering - See Page 8)
Albert Bille Republican incumbent Albert Bille is hoping to make 2020 his tenth year behind the dais. Bille has served nine years on the Barnegat Township Committee, wearing many hats during that time. He has served as mayor, deputy mayor, planning board member, zoning board member, and as liaison to Barnegat’s Recreation Department, Chamber of Commerce and the Barnegat Food Pantry. Outside the realm of public office, Bille spent 36 years working in the Postal Service, “30 years as a Postmaster in various towns,” he said. Bille is now retired. Getting down to the issues, Bille identified Barnegat’s three most pressing matters as (Election - See Page 5)
Ketchup Caper Continues To Bring Better Karma
By Bob Vosseller LACEY – It all began with a bottle of ketchup but now, it serves more than a container of a tomato paste product; now it is a beacon of light for kindness. One day in August, one troubled individual stole a bottle of ketchup from the Forked River (Ketchup - See Page 4)
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