The JACKSON Times Vol. 20 - No. 12
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Jackson musician Daniel Simoes, also known as Alvalanker, is back performing live again following the dark time of the COVID-19 pandemic when most venues he performed at were forced to close. By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – It wasn’t a strike that impacted musicians a few years ago, it was a global pandemic and a township entertainer faced some challenging struggles during that time. These days he’s moving forward in ways he never thought possible.
Recording artist Daniel Simoes, 35, remembers the dark time of the pandemic which caused the closure of live music venues and left local musicians to do what they do best – get creative. The singer, who began his career in 2018 under the name Alvalanker, released his third album during the
pandemic. The impact of the pandemic helped him in some ways, “because more people were staying inside or isolating and listening to more music, streaming it on Spotify and iTunes, giving musicians more revenue.” Simoes recently released another EP “and my numbers and analytics from fans
and listeners, downloads and generated revenue have all skyrocketed, so it is possible to recover,” he said adding that he has made “massive progress since Covid was at its worst and effecting me as a musician.” He is now the composer for a new video game that (Singer - See Page 4)
September 9, 2023
Foundation Will Raise Money For Schools
By Bob Vosseller munity,” said Tina Kas, JACKSON – The Jack- president of the Education son Education Foundation Foundation and Board of was formed last October Education Vice President. borne out of the growing The non-profit foundation budgetary crisis the school will focus on preserving, district is facing. protecting, and enhancing The state cut aid that the the educational oppordistrict has received for tunities of the Jackson several years in a row, and Township Public School more will be cut in the District. future. This has generated An Executive Board of uncertainty over annual Trustees governs the Founbudget planning. dation and their members In addition to aiding the serve a three-year term fiscal needs of the district, and a vote will be held to the Foundation is designed elect new trustees at that to provide a forum for time. A representative of communication and vol- the Board of Education unteering on behalf of the will be invited to sit as educational interests in the a permanent ex-officio district. trustee, without a vote, to “No Foundation can be ensure that the Foundation built without pillars. They and the Board of Educaare the most important tion work in harmony to element of support that protect the district’s best uphold a structure. The interests. Jackson Education Foun- The Foundation’s mission dation invites individuals statement is to foster eduand organizations passion- cational opportunities and ate about advancing public creativity for students by K-12 education to become providing additional fundpillars of this foundation ing for programs, grants, by contributing to this professional development endeavor that will benefit (Foundation - See the entire district and comPage 5)
Homes, Roads In Disrepair Cause Concern By Bob Vosseller PLUMSTED – Abandoned homes, a road filled with potholes, and veterans benefits were subjects of discussion at a recent Township Committee meeting. Resident Karen Lam-
phere spoke to t he governing body about any ordinances that would cover abandoned homes and safety issues associated with those structures “as well as any ordinances that covers homes that are in bad shape and not
being maintained.” “The reason I am asking is that there is an impact on people who are either trying to sell their homes or it is a value thing for folks in the neighborhood. What are our options?” she asked.
Mayor Robert Bowen asked if it was a case of the home being abandoned as far as upkeep or if they were vacated. Lampshere said the home in question does meet its tax requirements. “The house is empty. It is in bad dis-
repair and it is starting to sink and it is a safety hazard.” Township Attorney Jean Cipriani replied there were ordinances on the books for abandoned properties and separately a property maintenance or-
dinance. “If you can identify the property to the clerk we will look into the enforcement of those ordinances for that property.” Tow n sh ip Cle rk / Business Administrator Jennifer Witham said there was a code
enforcement officer and an abandoned property secretary that would help with those issues. Dangerous Road Resident Elizabeth Irwin has been working on (Abandoned- See Page 5)
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