The JACKSON Times Vol. 20 - No. 40
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The Jackson Jaguars Cheer Team shows grace, poise and agility during a recent competition. By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – Members of the Jackson Youth Football and Cheer Team were honored recently by the governing body during the latest Township Council meeting. Mayor Michael Reina presented a proclamation to two divisions of the Cheer Team. Each mem-
ber received a certificate. Cheer Coordinator Shanna Ketelaar spoke with The Jackson Times about how the team operates, their activities and how it has helped build community spirit in the township. Jackson Youth Football and Cheer had four competitive cheer teams
this year. They first competed in October for a local competition called Jersey Shore. “Both our D8 and D12 teams came in first place. The second competition takes place in November,” Ketelaar said. She explained, “this is our regional competition known as the Big East competition. This compe-
tition determines which teams will move onto the National Competition. You must place in the top three teams to move onto nationals. Both our D8 and D12 teams placed first in this competition as well.” “The nationals competition took place December 6-11 in Kissimmee, (Cheer - See Page 4)
Leiter, Frazier, Elias And Edgar Share How They Became Sports Legends
Photo courtesy Tom Naclerio Al Leiter (left) displays why he was nicknamed Animated Al by then-Ocean County Observer columnist Chris Christopher. He was interviewed with Frankie Edgar, Todd Frazier, and Keith Elias.
By Chris Christopher TOMS RIVER - Four sports legends shared their stories, charting their careers for hundreds of people – many of whom were aspiring athletes - at Ocean County College. On stage at Aspirations of a Professional Athlete,
which attracted 305 registrants, were ex-Central Regional High School baseball standout Al Leiter, who achieved major league greatness; Todd Frazier of Toms River East American Little League and major league fame; former Lacey and Princeton University football star
Keith Elias; and ex-Toms River East wrestler and mixed martial artist Frankie Edgar. Retired broadcast journalist Kevin Williams was the event’s moderator. Leiter, inducted into the New York Mets Hall of Fame last summer, was (Sport Legends See Page 5)
March 23, 2024
Town Might Create App For Business By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – Councilmembers discussed ways to improve business g row th i n the township and urged residents to directly seek answers from the township Municipal Utilities Authority. Council President Jennifer Kuhn reported that during the March meeting of the Economic Development Advisory Committee “we discussed the potential development of a township app for your phone.” She said members of the committee also brought up the idea of having a Jackson business directory listed on the township website. “I think this is a fantastic idea.”
“The vision is to offer businesses the opportunity to be listed on the township directory to get more local exposure. Creating a Jackson Township app could be a valuable resource for the community,” she added. Kuhn noted that by consolidating an area where permit and other pertinent information could be found by the business community into one accessible platform “we could significantly enhance the convenience and efficiency of accessing important township related information.” She also felt an app would help foster greater “civic involvement and (Business See Page 4)
Officials Want Explanation For School Cuts By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – Twelfth District Assemblymen Alex Sauickie and Rob Clifton are demanding answers and school-funding reform after the Education Department released state aid numbers that showed Jackson and Old Bridge school districts losing nearly $7 million next year. Sauickie said, “I need
one of you to explain to me how this administration and the Department of Education can say they have fully funded the education formula when these numbers show another overall decrease to the school districts in Legislative District 12.” Sauickie (R-Ocean) responded in an email (District Cut See Page 6)
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