The JACKSON Times Vol. 19 - No. 38
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─Photo by Bob Vosseller Dr. Daisy Century portrays Madame CJ Walker at the Jackson branch of the Ocean County Library. By Bob Vosseller She recently brought historic f igure who actors. JACKSON – Dr. Daisy her talent to the town- sought equality for AfCentury, of PhiladelCentury has many roles ship library where she rican Americans was phia, was trained as in her life, including told the story of Amer- part of the library sys- a teacher and earned as an actress and as an ica’s self-made mil- tem’s celebration of a BA in biology. She educator and fighter for lionaire, Madame CJ Black History Month received her master’s civil rights and wom- Walker. and the American His- degree in sciences at en’s rights. Her portrayal of the torical Theatre Reen- (Actress - See Page 4)
Students Lauded For Essays On Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
─Photo by Bob Vosseller Jackson Mayor Michael Reina (left back row) joins council members Jennifer Kuhn, Steve Chisholm, Martin Flemming, Nino Borrelli and Scott Sargent with the winners of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. essay contest.
By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – Townsh ip st udent s were recognized for their writing ability recently for winning an essay contest about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Crawford-Rodriguez Elementary School 5th grade students Brandon Togans and Rose Amato joined Howard C. Johnson Elementary School 5th graders (Essays - See Page 18)
March 11, 2023
Job Creators Committee Formed To Help Downtown By Bob Vosseller PLUMSTED – With a renewed focus on invigorating its downtown business district, two officials proposed the formation of a new sub-committee during the latest Township Committee meeting. Committeeman Michael Hammerstone, a business owner himself, announced plans with fellow Committeeman Dominick Cuozzo to create an advisory board. This volunteer group would look at the issues that cause downtown New Egypt to have empty storefronts. Hammerstone said
the panel would consist of multiple business owners, himself and Com mit teeman Cuozzo. “Persons that will all work to make Main Street better.” They would meet on a quar terly basis to exchange ideas. “I have visited with multiple business owners over the last couple of weeks a nd eve r ybody ha s se e me d t o b e ve r y positive to it,” Hammerstone added. Cuozzo said “with the business climate of the downtown area it needs improvement (Downtown See Page 8)
─Photo By Bob Vosseller Buttons and caps promoting the Say Hello campaign, created by Reverend William Simmons, are seen on the table. By Bob Vosseller mission’s suggestion to OCEAN COUNTY – help bring unity within a Just say “hello.” It seems very diverse county. simple enough. It is part As part of their overall of the Ocean County goal, members meet (Unity - See Page 5) Human Relations Com-
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