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SOUTHERN OCEAN Times Vol. 11 - No. 39
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March 30, 2024
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Photos by Stephanie Faughnan Second grader Remy Taylor raised $1,000 and had the opportunity to transform her principal into a sticky chicken.
Photos by Stephanie Faughnan Despite the bitter cold, commercial fishermen put on survival suits to ensure they knew what to do if it was necessary to abandon ship. By Stephanie Faughnan BARNEGAT LIGHT – Some local commercial fishermen recently found themselves face-to-face with members of the United States Coast Guard. However, the reason behind their meeting wasn’t because they were in any
kind of trouble or in need of rescue. Instead, the 42 fishermen were all students participating in day-long classes conducted in conjunction with Fishing Partnership Services, a non-profit or-
ganization. The emphasis of the program was on Safety and Survival Training to stay safe at sea. Lecturers for the program came down from the Boston area, where Fishing (Fishermen - See Page 4)
Critics: Ciba Presentation Lacked Info
By Stephanie Faughnan TOMS RIVER – BASF recently hosted an event billed as an in-person poster session to detail its environmental restoration plans for the former Ciba-Geigy chemical plant site. However, many of those who attended expressed frustration at the lack of information actually provided to them. Britta Forsberg , the Executive Director of Save Barnegat Bay, summed up her impression of the presentation which was echoed by others who hoped to secure some answers – and even some positive reassurances.
“I think it’s just a bunch of pretty pictures with very little substance,” said Forsberg. “I’ve seen pictures of birds, bees, and butterflies but nothing new in the way of information.” “When you approached any one of the individuals standing near a poster,” Forsberg continued. “And you asked them a direct question, they deflected away from it.” Some suggested that many of the posters mirrored slides used earlier in the year as part of an online presentation. (Presentation - See Page 5)
By Stephanie Faughnan STAFFORD – At Ocean Acres Elementary School, the concept of having a “little heart” has taken on a whole new significance. Despite their small stature, students from pre-K, first grade, and second grade classes have proven themselves to be larger than life in raising funds for the American Heart Association. Not only did they earn the top spot in donations from Ocean County schools, but Ocean Acres students also secured a remarkable second place finish out of the 700 schools that participated in the Kids Heart Challenge Program in New Jersey. With 364 students
raising $51,824, the local school ranked in the top 20 nationwide for their fundraising efforts. “Our goal this year was $25,000,” shared Principal Susan D’Alessandro. “For each increment of money, the kids received different prizes. But what’s even more important is the American Heart Association teamed up with the NFL for Finn’s Mission to teach kids hands only CPR.” Finn’s Mission pays tribute to the remarkable journey of nineyear-old Finn Blumenthal from Virginia. Born with a congenital heart defect, Finn was only five years old when he collapsed in (Fundraiser - See Page 2)
Six students who raised the most money for the American Heart Association transformed teachers and administrators into sticky chickens.
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