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Elks Lodge Showcases Talent With Tribute To Vets And First Responders
nold “Circling Eagles” Tooks, who has decades of performing and recording experience and has a long history of supporting veteran and community causes. He and many other lodge members presented the Talent Extravaganza which served to Photos by Bob Vosseller not only honor veterans Jackson Elks Lodge 2744 member George Arnold “Circling Eagles” and first responders but Tooks takes to the microphone with a series of songs that kept the audi- also provided an opportunity for the comence at a recent lodge “Talent Extravaganza” happy. munity to participate in music by Priority Entertainthe fundraiser to benefit By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – Despite an over- ment. The event also featured Elks’ charities. The lodge has contributed cast summer day with a bit of some delicious food prepared rain, a good-sized audience by members of the Elks Lodge. over $10,500 to the surrounding The event was initiated by community this year. Those turned out to join members of (Elks Lodge - See Page 4) Jackson Elks Lodge 2744 for Lodge member George Ara “Talent Extravaganza” that honored veterans and fi rst responders. The event featured a number of performers - some of whom are also members of the local lodge that has over 150 members. Entertainers included RB Express with Tom and Kelly, Silver & Gold, Linda Garofolo and Ken Ryan of “The Way it Used to Be” plus special guest appearances Singer and songwriter Anthony Blaszka took the stage during by local recording artists and the afternoon performing some classic Elvis tunes.
September 7, 2024
Council Race Is On By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – Seven challengers and incumbents petitioned to compete as council candidates for three, four-year seats on the ballot in November. While the form of government in the township may be non-partisan, party politics still plays a role as to who ends up on the ballot. While there are no party primaries held in June, there is a petition process that concluded last month. The Jackson GOP slate supported by Republican Mayor Michael Reina is running with the slogan of “Proven Leadership.” They include incumbent Councilmen Nino Borrelli and Mordechai Burnstein as well as Giuseppe Palmieri, the current Jackson Board of Education president. Elenor Hannum, her husband Eric Hannum and Amanda Trombetta are running as one slate called “The Voice You Deserve.” (Council - See Page 4)
Teens Launch Operation Warmth To Aid Homeless
District – And A School Building - Reopens
Photo by Bob Vosseller The Plumsted Primary School on Evergreen Road is being used for the school district’s preschool program. Last year there was consideration of selling the building to a medical firm.
By Bob Vosseller PLUMSTED – A new school year has dawned and Superintendent David Ytreboe said that the school district was ready for it. The superintendent joined staff at the Primary School who were putting the fi nishing touches in setting up and moving in some new supplies for the building that has been closed to students since 2019. The Primary School that opened in 2005 is being used for the district’s
pre-school program. Only last year there had been consideration to sell the school building located on Evergreen Road. Now, in addition to be used for pre-school classes it will also serve to once again house administrative offices. He noted the history of the building saying, “it was used for school funded - but very different with what we have now - pre-school. It was also kindergarten up to second (Reopens - See Page 6)
Photo by Stephanie Faughnan Cory Reavis and Tristen Bennett’s Operation Warmth aims to help those living out in the cold. By Stephanie Faughnan HOWELL – Two local high school seniors readily admit they’ve grown up in comfortable suburban homes, never having to worry
about access to heat and hot water. But as Cory Reavis and Tristen Bennett returned to school this fall, they’re not just focused on (Aid Homeless See Page 5)
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