2021-07-31 - The Southern Ocean Times

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−Photos by Stephanie Faughnan (Above) Stafford Township Mayor Gregory E. Myhre led the ceremony, flanked by council members and Stafford royals. (Right) Time capsule entombed by Stafford Township officials took the form of a treasure chest. By Stephanie Faughnan STAFFORD - A time capsule encapsulating the “now” of Stafford Township will remain untouched for the next fifty years. Stafford Township officials entombed the time capsule in a special brick-faced vault at an outdoor ceremony. Newly crowned members of the township’s royal family also joined in the celebration. “I know we’re here in 2021, but 2020 was a very unusual year,” began Stafford Township Mayor Gregory E. Myhre. “Some say it’s one to forget, but I think it’s one we’re all going to remember.”

Although he wasn’t able to make it to the ceremony on time, Councilman George Williams said he came up with the time capsule idea. It caught fire with his colleagues, and everyone from the community was invited to contribute. The concept was not just about capturing the (Time Capsule - See Page 4)

Lacey PSA Stresses Need For Vaccination

By Bob Vosseller LACEY – Township Mayor Peter Curatolo was pleased to note some heavy traffic but not the kind that is sometimes seen on Route 9 or Lacey Road. This kind of traffic is online and officials are happy about it. A township video

promoting the need for COVID-19 vaccination has “received heavy traffic on the NJ Department of Health Facebook page and that partnership was critical in getting the word out,” the mayor said. Curatolo, who works as the coordinator of the community health

services division of the Ocean County Health Department added, “it was a real testament as to how government at different levels can work together to benefit the public good and for that, I am grateful.” The mayor thanked the Board of County Commissioners for

their “steadfast support provided to our municipalities and the Ocean County Health Department before, during and post COVID. We simply cannot do what we do for our residents at the municipal level without the leadership demonstrated by our Board of County Com-

missioners.” The video features the mayor stating his pride in Lacey Township in “stepping up to get vaccinated.” It highlights various nature scenes within the community and its businesses. Lacey is currently observing its 150th anniversary year.

July 31, 2021

Parade, New Events Mark Town’s Anniversary

By Bob Vosseller LACEY – The Township is enjoying its year-long 150th birthday and that warrants a number of big events - including a parade. The Lacey 150th Anniversary Parade will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, August 5. The parade route will start at the Municipal Building, then going down R. Kennedy Blvd (service road heading into Gille Park) turning right into Gille Park and ending on Bob Court Lane near the entrance to Gille Park. After the parade, there will be a festival held within Gille Park. Various township organizations will be on site hosting games and activities such as sand art, crafts, a bike rodeo, sports skills challenges, demonstrations from local clubs and much more. There will be plenty of opportunities to win a number of cool prizes like a Lacey 150th Challenge Coin, and other Lacey 150th merchandise. There will be a variety of refreshments available to purchase. The evening will wrap up with a unique outdoor wrestling show from LTW, Locked Target Wrestling, at the infield of Softball Field 1. This show will feature some of Lacey Township’s finest professional wrestlers. The free show starts at 8:30 p.m. and those attending are encouraged to bring your chair. The parade is the latest event celebrating the sesquicentennial. Other events scheduled throughout the year include Photo Contest, Geocaching Scavenger Hunt, Beach Blanket Bingo, The Lacey Life movie produced by Girl Scout Troop 50249, Lacey Birthday Bash hosted by Argo’s Farm, and a Town Wide Thanksgiving celebration. “Since our founding in 1871, Lacey Township has been offering families a welcomed retreat to call home,” Mayor Peter A. Curatolo said. “As residents, we all know of the many reasons that we call Lacey home. Our beautiful parks, our rich culture and great schools but this year in particular we celebrate a landmark birthday – our 150th.” The mayor noted that from the township’s (Anniversary - See Page 4)

(PSA - See Page 5)

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