The JACKSON Times Vol. 22 - No. 19
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Historical Society Profiles Politicians Of The Past
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Photos by Bob Vosseller An audience listens intently to one of three speakers at a forum that profiled several notable New Egypt residents from the past including some prominent political figures.
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Photographs, articles, the 100-year celebration edition of The New Egypt Press, and a book about Assemblywoman Lila Thompson were on display.
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By Bob Vosseller PLUMSTED – While township voters went to the polls to cast their votes for the future, the New Egypt Historical Society recently recognized several of the community’s noteworthy politicians of the past. During one of the organization’s recent monthly programs, held on a rainy Thursday evening, speakers profiled the lives of Governor George F. Fort, Lila Thompson - one of the first female leg-
islators in the state, and Senator George L. Shinn. The presenters included the Society’s former long-time president, Carol Reed and trustees Pat Wright Gale and Sue Boyce who spoke before a large crowd that night. George Franklin Fort was born on June 30, 1809, near the Burlington County community of Pemberton. His father, Andrew Fort, was a wealthy farmer in New Hanover Township. Fort graduated
By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER - What can you expect when you go to the Halloween parade in Toms River? No matter what you think you might see there, nothing will prepare you for the surprises in store. The streets are flanked with people ready to see the 2nd largest Halloween parade in the country, put on by Toms River Fire Company No. 1. They’ve been waiting for an hour or more. The weather was chilly but not as windy as was expected, considering the nor’easter that blew
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HIGHEST RATED CASH FOR GOLD STORE IN OCEAN COUNTY
(Council Seat - See Page 6)
New Office Opens Serving Women, Infants, And Children
By Bob Vosseller OCEAN COUNTY – The Ocean County Health Department was joined by a large number of state, county and municipal officials recently when they cut the ribbon on its new Women, Infants, and Children Program (WIC) office at 1328 River Ave (Route 9), Seagull Square Mall in Lakewood. The event garnered much fanfare with presentations and a ribbon cutting ceremony. Brian Lippai, who serves as chief of administrative services at the Ocean County Health Department told Jersey Shore Online.com that the county’s “WIC program is the largest WIC agency in New Jersey and has witnessed a tremendous surge in caseload growth over the past eight years (2017-2025).”
(Halloween Parade - See Page 6)
GOLD Exceeds $3500 an Ounce!
By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – Two political newcomers, Chris Pollak and Alfred Couceiro sought one council seat on the Township Council. When the unofficial vote tally came in, it was won by Pollak who received 12,845 votes (61.84%), besting Couceiro with 7,823 votes (37.6%). Pollak described himself in a candidate profile article of The Jackson Times as “a father, husband, and concerned resident of Jackson. I’m 41 years old and I have lived in Jackson for about seven years. By trade, I’m a building maintenance unit mechanic, and I also own and operate a martial arts school in town.” He told The Jackson Times on election night after the election results were in, that “I think this is a mandate of the people who want change. I want to fight for all the people and I
(Historical Society - See Page 4)
Toms River Halloween Parade Full Of Surprises Photo by Chris Lundy Josh and Junior Davis were ready t o prot e c t the crowd from any real ghosts who happened to haunt downtown.
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(New Office - See Page 7)
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