10/13/2009 : 6:30 PM – Educational Forum and State of the Schools Presentation
Jackson Memorial High School Fine Arts Center
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10/13/2009 : 6:30 PM – Educational Forum and State of the Schools Presentation
Clowns at Doodle Memorial Fund
Call-Us-Clowns, Inc. presents a fundraiser for the “Doodles Memorial Fund”
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Clowns at Doodle Memorial Fund
Surviving the first year of motherhood
June 5, 2009 by Editorial Writer
Filed under Opinions
The First Year of Motherhood is a happy and joyous time filled with exciting events you will always remember. It can also however, be a stressful time filled with life altering events. Having a new baby inevitably changes your life. If you don’t learn to go with the flow you may very well start to question your sanity!
A person who is very organized and schedule oriented will often become overwhelmed by the life changes that take place after the birth of their new baby. Gone are the days of perfect routines and smoothly running schedules. The first year of motherhood is instead replaced by random feedings and diaper. This is when you suddenly have to stop, breathe and learn to go with the flow. It is the time to realize that things will get done when they get done. If your baby is a fussy sleeper through the night, and your starting to greatly resemble the walking dead, stop, slow down and take a nap when your baby takes a nap-even if its 2:00 in the afternoon.
Children will always require care, but during your first year of motherhood you will devote almost all of your time to constantly caring for them. If you don’t learn to roll with the punches, you will surely loose your mind! Do not let yourself fret over that stack of dishes in the sink because your baby is fussy and wants to be held. Those dishes aren’t going anywhere and will be there when you get to them. The easiest way to go with the flow is to learn to maximize your time. Just do a little bit here and there whenever you have the chance. Do not overwhelm yourself with trying to get everything done at once. Break your chores into small tasks. This will give you a sense of accomplishment each time you complete a chore. You may not get all of the laundry done in one day, but if you get just one load washed and dried, well then, you’ve accomplished something! If you can learn to get just a little bit at a time done, while the baby is napping or playing, you will be able to get more accomplished with a great deal less stress.
Learning how to go with the flow with your daily schedule can take some adjusting but it can be done! Don’t set a concrete schedule. Instead, make your plans tentative. Obviously there are some things, such as doctor’s appointments, that must be kept on time. However, many of the other tasks you perform can easily be switched around. Once you start to realize that life does not have to run on a die-hard schedule, you will more easily be able to enjoy your time with your baby and save yourself a great deal of stress.
The most important thing for new moms to remember is that the first year of motherhood will only happen once. The experiences that you have in the first year of motherhood will be memories that you will cherish forever. Learn to go with the flow so you can remember your first year of motherhood with happy memories and not as stress overload!
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Jackson Township has gone to the dogs
June 5, 2009 by Phil Stilton
Filed under Feature, Latest Headlines
How things have changed in just one year. At this time last year, Mark Seda was our mayor and Jackson faced an uncertain future. The DEP was hounding the town about illegal access roads to Johnson Park, turf fields in the pinelands, but one year later and the only thing hounding Johnson Park these days are the dozens of dogs and dog owners at the new dog park.
The park opened last May and has been a barking success for our township. On any given afternoon in the late spring and summer, you can find dozens of dogs frolicking about inside the huge compound that was designed as a place for dog owners to come in, hang out and let their canines run free.
Previous to the park’s opening, choices were limited as many of our parks don’t allow dogs and none allowed unleashed dogs. Most dog owners in the area opted to go to the dog park in Lakewood.
The dog park in Jackson is located inside Johnson Park, behind the main parking lot, which is located on Kierych Memorial Drive, near the intersection of South Cooks Bridge Road and Manhattan Street. It’s one of the larger dog parks in Ocean County and there are two huge areas which seperate dogs by size.
There are a few rules to enter the park however. All dogs must show I.D., meaning they need to have a current dog license. Outside of the park, dogs must remain leashed. Once on the inside, pet owners obviously have to clean up after their dogs, male dogs must be neutered and females in heat are not allowed. Afterall, this is a public park and not Studio 54 for dogs. So if you didn’t know about the Jackson Dog park at Johnson Park already, take the pooches out for some fresh air once the rain stops!
Dogs frolicking around at the Jackson Township Dog park at Johnson Park.
Jackson Township Board of Education seeking bids to resurface JMHS track
Jackson, NJ – The Jackson Township Board of Education has published a public notice seeking bids to resurface the track around the high school football field at John J. Munley Field. The track is showing obvious signs of age, wear and tear and while urgent refinishing may not be needed right away, this old track needs to be laid to rest very soon. Here is the legal notice which was posted and below are some photos taken this afternoon. Discuss whether or not you think this track needs to be repaired. I’m not an outdoor track professional, but I agree with the BOE that maintenance is needed. What do you think?
Notice is hereby given that the Board of Education of the Township of Jackson, County of Ocean, State of New Jersey, will receive sealed bids on June 11, 2009 at 1:00PM in the Office of the Board Secretary, Jackson Township Board of Education, Administration Building, 151 Don Connor Boulevard, Jackson, New Jersey. Bids will be opened and read publicly for the 2008/2009 school year requirements for the following: Track & Field Event Resurfacing Jackson Memorial High School
The starting line at the Jackson Memorial High School track appears to have been host to many many years of use.
Drainage also appears to be an issue as the outside of the track in many areas is retaining water instead of the water permeating through and away to the sides.
There are several spots in the track that have sunken as the ground below compacted and many potholes waiting for the unsuspecting teenage ankle to break.
The outside edges of the track are showing visible weather and stress cracks which will only grow worse as time goes on.
I’d hate to be the kid who didn’t see this one coming.
The Jersey Shore is the place to be this weekend
| Go Kids NJ – This is a great weekend to visit the Jersey Shore, which is hosting another action packed blockbuster weekend, to kick off the early summer season. The NJ State Chili & Salsa Cookoff returns this weekend to the Jersey Shore as hundreds of the area’s spiciest chefs compete for the title of best chili and best salsa in New Jersey. This is the only chili contest officially sanctioned by the International Chili Society.The event happens in downtown Toms River, located just a mile from exit 82 on the Garden State Parkway.
Just down the road, in Jackson Township, one of the shore’s largest and most successful carnivals returns at the 2009 St. Aloysius Summer Carnival which will include carnival rides, food, live music and tons of family entertainment Wednesday through Saturday night. While you’re in Jackson, be sure to check out the Ronald McDonald Walk with Ronald at Six Flags Great Adventure. Wall Township will be host on Saturday to the Wall Township Festival held at the Wall Township municipal complex. eanwhile, further down the shore in Wildwood, N.J., the Jersey Shore Girl Scout Council is hosting their annual meet by the sea.
Here is a complete list of events this weekend in New Jersey, provided by GoKidsNJ, New Jersey’s #1 Family Entertaintment & Event website. Want to know What to do in New Jersey? Visit GoKidsNJ.Com |
| Michael Arnone’s Crawfish Fest Event Information Sussex County Fairgrounds Date: May 29,2009 Location: 37 Plains Rd., Augusta, NJ 07822 Get More Information: Michael Arnone’s Crawfish Fest |
| Sweeney Todd Event Information The Kelsey Theatre at Mercer Date: May 29,2009 Location: 1200 Old Trenton Rd., West Windsor, NJ 08550 Get More Information: Sweeney Todd |
| Schola Reprises ‘Space, Light and Discovery’ Program Event Information First Presbyterian Church Date: May 29,2009 Location: 15 Shuart Ln., Ramsey, NJ 07446 Get More Information: Schola Reprises ‘Space, Light and Discovery’ Program |
| Two Rivers Arts/Antique Show & Garden Tour Event Information Red Bank Armory Ice Complex Date: May 29,2009 Location: Chestnut St., Red Bank, NJ 07701 Get More Information: Two Rivers Arts/Antique Show & Garden Tour |
| Concert: Tom Rush Event Information Grounds For Sculpture Date: May 29,2009 Location: 18 Fairgrounds Rd., Hamilton, NJ 08619 Get More Information: Concert: Tom Rush |
| Antique Show and Sale at Historic Lambert Castle Event Information Lambert Castle Date: May 29,2009 Location: Valley Road, Paterson, NJ 07503 Get More Information: Antique Show and Sale at Historic Lambert Castle |
| SOUNDPartnerships Event Information Westfield Symphony Orchestra Date: May 30,2009 Location: The Presbyterian Church in Westfield, NJ Get More Information: SOUNDPartnerships |
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| Pastel Artists Show Event Information Guild of Creative Art Date: May 30,2009 Location: 620 Broad St. (Rte. 35), Shrewsbury, NJ 07702 Get More Information: Pastel Artists Show |
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| Ocean Grove Giant Spring Flea Market Event Information Ocean Grove Date: May 30,2009 Location: Ocean Pathway, Ocean Grove, NJ 07756 Get More Information: Ocean Grove Giant Spring Flea Market |
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| SOUNDPartnerships Event Information SOUNDPartnerships Date: May 30,2009 Location: Mountain Ave., Westfield, NJ 07090 Get More Information: SOUNDPartnerships |
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| Antiques at Ramapo College Event Information Antiques Date: May 30,2009 Location: 505 Ramapo Valley Rd., Mahwah, NJ 07430 Get More Information: Antiques at Ramapo College |
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| 20th NJ State Chili & Salsa Cook Off Event Information 20th NJ State Chili Date: May 30,2009 Location: Washington St., Toms River, NJ 08753 Get More Information: 20th NJ State Chili & Salsa Cook Off |
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| Junie B. Jones Event Information Junie B. Jones Date: May 30,2009 Location: 1200 Old Trenton Rd., West Windsor, NJ 08550 Get More Information: Junie B. Jones |
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| Forbidden Broadway: 25th Anniversary Tour Event Information Forbidden Broadway Date: May 30,2009 Location: 173 Main St., Manasquan, NJ 08736 Get More Information: Forbidden Broadway: 25th Anniversary Tour |
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| Girl Scout Council of Southern New Jersey Event Information Girl Scout Council Date: May 30,2009 Location: 3501 Boardwalk, Wildwood, NJ 08260 Get More Information: Girl Scout Council of Southern New Jersey |
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| Raising Moths and Butterflies – a Family Workshop Event Information a Family Workshop Date: May 30,2009 Location: 80 Route 206 South, Hillsborough, NJ 08844 Get More Information: Raising Moths and Butterflies – a Family Workshop |
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| Adult Workshops: Sculptural Ceramics Event Information Adult Workshops Date: May 30,2009 Location: 18 Fairgrounds Rd., Hamilton, NJ 08619 Get More Information: Adult Workshops: Sculptural Ceramics |
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| Chandlers Apprentice – Candlemaking Event Information Chandlers Apprentice Date: May 30,2009 Location: 333 Speedwell Avenue, Morristown, NJ 07960 Get More Information: Chandlers Apprentice – Candlemaking |
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| Nature Unleashed: Inside Natural Disasters Event Information Nature Unleashed Date: May 30,2009 Location: 222 Jersey City Blvd., Jersey City, NJ 07305 Get More Information: Nature Unleashed: Inside Natural Disasters |
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| Spring Fine Art & Crafts at Nomahegan Park Event Information Spring Fine Art Date: May 30,2009 Location: Springfield Ave., Cranford, NJ 07016 Get More Information: Spring Fine Art & Crafts at Nomahegan Park |
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| Suningive’s Gardens in Bloom Tour Event Information Suningive’s Gardens Date: May 30,2009 Location: 120 Whites Bogs Rd., Browns Mills, NJ 08015 Get More Information: Suningive’s Gardens in Bloom Tour |
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| Memorial Day Arts & Crafts Spectacular Event Information Memorial Day Arts Date: May 30,2009 Location: 6th St. & Boardwalk, Ocean City, NJ 08226 Get More Information: Memorial Day Arts & Crafts Spectacular |
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| Wall Township Festival 2009 Event Information Wall Township Date: May 30,2009 Location: 2205 Rt. 35, Sea Girt, NJ 07719 Get More Information: Wall Township Festival 2009 |
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| Somerset County 5K Walk for Life and Breath on 5/30 Event Information American Lung Association Date: May 30,2009 Location: Duke Island Park, Old York Road, Bridgewater, NJ 08807 Get More Information: Somerset County 5K Walk for Life and Breath on 5/30
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Jackson Township students display their artwork in online art gallery
Jackson, NJ – 7 Jackson Township Schools have participated in Artsonia, an online art gallery in which parents, relatives and friends can browse through their children’s artistic creations in school and have them printed onto a very large selection of gift items from coffee mugs to holiday ornaments to mousepads.
15% of all sales goes directly back to the child’s school in just another way local school teachers are establishing creative revenue streams to compensate in the reduction of state funding our town receives and to offset years of budget cuts by the Board of Education.
Since 2007, nearly 30,000 works of art by Jackson children have gone online in Artsonia’s virtual online art gallery. The gallery now has over 5,000,000 works of art for purchase from students nationwide.
Six of the district’s schools currently participate in this fundraiser. Two of our schools are ranked in the top 5 schools in New Jersey. Remarkably, our very own Howard C. Johnson Elementary School is ranked #1 in New Jersey and 17 Nationwide. while the students at Lucy N. Holman Elementary are ranked #4 in the state and #29 in the nation overall in generating sales and members.
The program allows parents, friends and relatives to purchase artwork on many items including sweatshirts, t-shirts, holiday ornaments, keychains, mousepads and more.
See what our kids have been up to…
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Christa McAuliffe Middle School — 631 artwork published since 11/19/2007 Jackson, NJ |
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Holman Elementary — 11367 artwork published since 8/22/2007 Jackson, NJ |
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Howard C Johnson Elementary School — 14265 artwork published since 10/30/2006 Jackson, NJ |
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Jackson Liberty High School — 656 artwork published since 11/17/2008 Jackson, NJ |
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Jackson Memorial High School — 3486 artwork published since 5/1/2002 Jackson, NJ |
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Ocean County Yam — 170 artwork published since 2/4/2008 Jackson, NJ |
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| Switlik Elementary School — 2362 artwork published since 9/5/2007 |
Here are some sample works of art from district children at Artsonia.com
Kindergarten Sunflowers taught by Lia Thomas. Art by Erin, a kindergarten student at Lucy N. Holman Elementary School.
Mixed Media Landscapes, taught by Megan Genz. Art by Rebecca, a student at Jackson Memorial High School.
Op Art, taught by Karen Blenner. Art by Mary, a student at Johnson Elementary.
Soft Pastel String Instruments taught by Maria Galang. Art by Katie, a Switlik Elementary School Student.
Be sure to visit http://www.artsonia.com/schools/list.asp?city=Jackson&state=NJ to check out the artistic talents of Jackson Township students.
How did you spend your Memorial Day Weekend?
After living my whole life here at the Jersey Shore, I’ve become gun shy when it comes to embracing the weekend summer traffic, the Bennys. I’ve always avoided that term because I realize these Bennys, while responsible for traffic, litter, spikes in violent crimes and a strain on shore communities also provide a seasonal financial boost for towns all along the Jersey Shore, including Jackson, as home to Six Flags Great Adventure.
On Memorial Day weekend, we stay close and haven’t ventured out of Jackson. Saturday started as a yard maintenance day followed by an afternoon poolside then a private family bar-b-q. This morning has been a lazy morning and I had a few projects to complete by Tuesday, so it was a work morning for me. Hoping the good weather sticks around, we’re having a small family bar-b-q again and will spend the afternoon again poolside, pending forecasted thunderstorms. Tomorrow is still up in the air, we’ve turned down all Memorial Day party invites because these days everything is hard due to the 6 month old baby boy, so we’ll probably end up at one of the parks if the weather is nice and like every other day this weekend, end it with a poolside bar-b-q again.
I’m in no rush to start summer, we have 4 full months of great weather ahead of us and to rub elbows with out of towners on a hot sticky day isn’t my idea of relaxation. In the summer, I usually take off one day a week and work Saturdays, so we do all of our beach and boardwalk activities on that day when there’s not as many crowds. For us, Memorial Day weekend has become a time of rest from the busy winter and spring. During the summer I have a part time gig in GoKidsNJ that has me traveling all around the state nearly three times a week meeting with businesses and taking in the surroundings.
How did you spend your Memorial Day weekend?
Target’s “Take Charge of Education” fundraiser has donated over $45,000 Jackson Township Schools
Target Stores have donated over $45,000 to Jackson Township schools to date with their Take Charge of Education program. Through this program, parents can register their target card or checking account to automatically donate 1% of their total purchase directly to their child’s school at no cost to the parent or cardholder. So, for every $100 you spend, target will donate $1.
In these troubling economic times which have seen programs and services fall to the axe of budget cuts, this is just one way to raise money for your child’s school without a cost to taxpayers. In our district, Jackson Liberty High School parents have far out paced all other schools with over $13,500, or 30% of contributions donated since joining the program.
As Jackson residents, all of your target purchases currently help the districts of Freehold, Toms River and Howell, but this is a great way to take some of that money back for our own children. By encouraging parents, senior communities, members or sports and political organizations to sign up for the Red Card program, we can help alleviate some of the tax burdens and cuts we have had to face over the years in regards to public education.
Currently 458 people have signed up for the program which directly benefits Jackson Township Schools averaging $100 in contributions per person. Lets see if we can double this number and get the entire community involved. We all shop at target, there’s no reason not to enroll in this program.
How can you promote this program?
Click the following link for tools necessary to generate flyers, information to present the program, clipart and website banners to be used to help children in Jackson.
https://sites.target.com/site/en/corporate/page.jsp?contentId=PRD03-001848
How can local organizations help raise money for our schools through the Take Charge of Education program at Target?
- Visit http://target.com/tcoe to learn more about the program.
- Include information about Take Charge of Education in your next PTO, Sports, Political Club, Business or fundraising newsletter or memo and encourage your members to sign up.
- Make it easy for members to designate your school of choice by providing them with the school’s 5 digit school ID. Jackson Schools are all listed below.
- Offer information for members who do not have or want a target card that the program can link directly to a checking account while the rewards still go to your school.
- Include a Take Charge of Education banner or link on your school, organization, business or charity website.
- Encourage members to speard the information to family members and friends, including aunts, uncles and grandparents.
- Encourage our board of education to promote this program along with other fund raising programs for our children.
School by School Breakdown as of May 21, 2009
CARL GOETZ MIDDLE SCHOOL
School ID:73070
The most recent Target donation to this school (March 2009): $260.46
Total of all Target donations to this school through March 2009: $4939.76
Amount accumulated toward the next Target donation:* $111.33
Number of REDcard holders who have designated this school: 44
CHRISTA MCAULIFFE MIDDLE SCHOOL
School ID:73064
The most recent Target donation to this school (March 2009): $314.47
Total of all Target donations to this school through March 2009: $3936.64
Amount accumulated toward the next Target donation:* $111.56
Number of REDcard holders who have designated this school: 37
CRAWFORDRODRIGUEZ ELEM SCHOOL
School ID:116776
The most recent Target donation to this school (March 2009): $480.0
Total of all Target donations to this school through March 2009: $5279.49
Amount accumulated toward the next Target donation:* $188.62
Number of REDcard holders who have designated this school: 61
ELMS ELEM SCHOOL
School ID:119558
The most recent Target donation to this school (March 2009): $499.5
Total of all Target donations to this school through March 2009: $4448.43
Amount accumulated toward the next Target donation:* $186.52
Number of REDcard holders who have designated this school: 46
HOLMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
JSchool ID:73068
The most recent Target donation to this school (March 2009): $303.93
Total of all Target donations to this school through March 2009: $3904.13
Amount accumulated toward the next Target donation:* $84.12
Number of REDcard holders who have designated this school: 38
JACKSON LIBERTY HIGH SCHOOL
School ID:123979
The most recent Target donation to this school (March 2009): $216.23
Total of all Target donations to this school through March 2009: $827.02
Amount accumulated toward the next Target donation:* $87.28
Number of REDcard holders who have designated this school: 37
JACKSON MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL
School ID:73065
The most recent Target donation to this school (March 2009): $959.38
Total of all Target donations to this school through March 2009: $13640.41
Amount accumulated toward the next Target donation:* $300.07
Number of REDcard holders who have designated this school: 129
JOHNSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
School ID:73067
The most recent Target donation to this school (March 2009): $613.68
Total of all Target donations to this school through March 2009: $9264.57
Amount accumulated toward the next Target donation:* $197.67
Number of REDcard holders who have designated this school: 66
Bengal Tigers, Bears and African Lions spotted in Ocean County Pine Barrens
May 21, 2009 by NJ News
Filed under Feature, Jackson Activities
GoKidsNJ – Did you know that Ocean County’s Pine Barrens is home to lions, tigers and bears? If you thought the Pine Barrens was void of exotic wildlife, think again. In Forked River, at the edge of the Pine Barrens, you can find PopCorn Park Zoo and Sanctuary, home to hundreds of exotic and domestic animals.
If you’re looking for a place to bring toddlers and younger children and don’t feel like traveling to the Bronx Zoo, Cape May or Philadelphia? Try the Popcorn Park Zoo and Sanctuary run by the Associated Humane Societies. This small zoo in New Jersey’s Pinelands was started in 1977 as an animal sanctuary for abandoned and abused animals. They eventually began taking in exploited farm animals and exotic wildlife and now house the largest collection of animals in Ocean County.
The zoo is home to over 200 rescued animals which range from roosters to bengal tigers. As you enter the park, you can purchase a box of popcorn which you can feed to all of the animals. Many of the domestic animals such as the pigs, goats, sheep and horses eagerly await handouts from parkgoers. As you walk around the park, geese, ducks and squirrels have become so accustomed to human presence that they will usually eat out of your hands.
Some of the more exotic animals in the park include Bengali, a bengal tiger and his three bengal tiger friends, a black bear, african lions, wallabies and monkeys. You can get close enough to all of the animals for some great picture taking and some great memories without the travel.
Farm animals at Popcorn Park Zoo include horses, cows, sheep, goats and rabbits. The steer at the park is huge! If you’ve never been up close and personal with a cow that is nearly eight feet tall, you’re in for a surprise.
The best thing about Popcorn Park is that these are not show animals purchased for display like at most zoos, they are animals that have been rescued from many different situations in which they were abused, neglected or exploited. The folks at the Associated Humane Society are offering these animals a second chance at life and the money you spend goes directly towards benefiting and caring for these animals as well as the rescue and placement of future animals at the sanctuary.
Older children might be bored with the lack of “high end” exotics, but if your child has never been to a zoo, Popcorn Park Zoo and Wildlife Sanctuary is a great place to break them in and makes for a great Jersey Shore day trip.
For more information visit: http://www.ahscares.org/default.asp
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New school board may be faced with tough decision tonight
If you’re looking for the best show in town, forget the St. Al’s Carnival, fireworks at Great Adventure and even the town council meetings. This week’s hottest ticket is the Jackson Schools’ Board of Education’s regular business meeting tonight at 7:30 pm in the Jackson Memorial High School Fine Arts Building.
New school board president Barbara Fiero and her fellow board members will undoubtedly face tough questions about the March 31st decision to charge high school seniors $25 per semester to park their vehicles on school property. The public outcry over this “taxation” of children has been heated as parents and students have been writing to the local papers in protest of this new fee.
The school board’s dynamics have changed since this decision was made as two new members have joined the team, Tracey Murnane and Theresa Schiazza. They replaced John Morvay and Marty Spielman in last month’s heated BOE election. Will the new board president open this topic up for discussion and reevaluate the former board’s decisions? Will the new board members vote to overturn the ruling or will they reaffirm the existing decision? Or will the new board be “same as the old boss” and refuse to acknowledge the concerns of parents. Find out tonight and get a front row seat to all the action.
Memorial Day 2009 weekend events in New Jersey
May 18, 2009 by NJ News
Filed under Jackson Activities
The unofficial start of the 2009 Summer tourism season in New Jersey is upon is. Memorial Day Weekend is this week and there’s plenty of events going on in the state. Our highlight attraction this weekend is the St. Al’s summer carnival, one of the best Jackson Township events for children and families.
Carnival in Jackson NJ
This weekend is one of the best NJ Carnivals, the St. Als Carnival in Jackson NJ.
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| Ocean Twp Founders Day Event Information Priff Elementary School Date: May 23,2009 Location: 139 Wells Mills Rd., Waretown, NJ 08758 Get More Information: Ocean Twp Founders Day |
| Tail Blazers Dog Agility Trial Event Information Gloucester County DREAM Park Date: May 23,2009 Location: 400 Route 130 South, Logan Twp, NJ 08085 Get More Information: Tail Blazers Dog Agility Trial |
| Advanced Birding` Event Information Duke Farms Date: May 23,2009 Location: 80 Route 206 South, Hillsborough, NJ 08844 Get More Information: Advanced Birding` |
| Crafts and Antiques for Memorial Day Event Information Emlen Physick Estate Date: May 23,2009 Location: 1048 Washington St., Cape May, NJ 08204 Get More Information: Crafts and Antiques for Memorial Day |
| Tri for Our Veterans:Triathlon Event Information Boardwalk Date: May 23,2009 Location: Boardwalk & John F. Kennedy Blvd., Sea Isle City, NJ 08243 Get More Information: Tri for Our Veterans:Triathlon |
| Calling All Fishermen: 100+ Years of Fly Fishing Event Information Cooper Gristmill Date: May 23,2009 Location: 66 State Rt. 24, Rt. 513, Chester, NJ 07930 Get More Information: Calling All Fishermen: 100+ Years of Fly Fishing |
| Blues and Wine Festival Event Information Natirar Park Date: May 23,2009 Location: 2 Main St., Peapack/Gladstone, NJ 07977 Get More Information: Blues and Wine Festival |
| Meet the Surflighters Event Information Surflight Theatre Date: May 23,2009 Location: Engleside Avenue, Beach Haven, NJ 08008 Get More Information: Meet the Surflighters |
Sunday
| Seaport Craft Show Event Information Huddy Park Date: May 24,2009 Location: Bay Ave., Highlands, NJ 07732 Get More Information: Seaport Craft Show |
| Barks on the Boards Event Information Music Pier Date: May 24,2009 Location: 825 Boardwalk, Ocean City, NJ 08226 Get More Information: Barks on the Boards |
| Jersey Shore Premium Outlets Memorial Day Sidewalk Sale Event Information Jersey Shore Premium Outlets Date: May 22,2009 Location: 1 Premium Outlets Boulevard, Tinton Falls, NJ 07753 Get More Information: Jersey Shore Premium Outlets Memorial Day Sidewalk Sale |
| Jackson Premium Outlets – Memorial Day Sale Event Information Jackson Premium Outlets Date: May 22,2009 Location: 537 Monmouth Road, Jackson, NJ 08527 Get More Information: Jackson Premium Outlets – Memorial Day Sale |
| Wildwoods International Kite Festival Event Information On the Beach at Rio Grande Avenue Date: May 22,2009 Location: Rio Grande Avenue, Wildwood, NJ 08260 Get More Information: Wildwoods International Kite Festival |
| State Gymnastics Competition Event Information Wildwoods Convention Center Date: May 22,2009 Location: Ocean Avenue, Wildwood, NJ 08260 Get More Information: State Gymnastics Competition |
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| Memorial Day ` Event Information NJ Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial Date: May 25,2009 Location: 1 Crawfords Corner Rd., Holmdel, NJ 07733 Get More Information: Memorial Day ` |
| Haddonfield’s Memorial Day Parade Event Information Kings Highway Date: May 25,2009 Location: Kings Highway, Haddonfield, NJ 08033 Get More Information: Haddonfield’s Memorial Day Parade |
| Tour of Somerville Cycling Series Event Information Downtown Somerville Date: May 25,2009 Location: Main Street, Somerville, NJ 08876 Get More Information: Tour of Somerville Cycling Series |
Jackson Police Department gets steamrolled by NJ State Police for charity
May 15, 2009 by Phil Stilton
Filed under Feature
Tonight was “Cheers for Chesley” as the Jackson Pop Warner club held a charity fundraiser for Chelsey Thomas, a JMHS student who was injured recently in an automobile accident. The event included a powder puff game between students from Jackson Memorial High School and was headlined by an intense game between the Jackson Police Department and the New Jersey State Police.
All money collected went to Chesley’s family and if you missed the event and wish to donate, please contact Rachel Brand 732 779 6349.
Jackson Township council president Mike Kafton was on hand along with councilman Scott Martin to start the ceremonies as the JMHS girls went head to head in an impressive 40 minute powderpuff game that was as intense and as exciting as the men’s game that followed. I was on the lookout for local school board members and administrators but either I missed them or they were a no show, but many district faculty members came out to show their support for one of their children.
Girls from the Jackson Jaguars national championship winning cheer squads were also on hand to cheer the Jackson Police team while the non competitive younger squads cheered on the victorious NJ State Police team. The game started on a high note from the Jackson Police Department with a long touchdown pass, but it was all downhill from there as the State Police squad schooled the local police department on the gridiron. Ok, in all seriousness, it was a good game for both sides and we really wanted the local team to win of course, but it just wasn’t in the cards. Both sides played their hearts out for Chelsey and the event seemed to be a success.
Again, if you missed the event and are interested in making a donation, contact rachel at the number above to get the details. Remember this week, the pop warner club will be holding open registrations on Wednesday, May 20th between 7 and 8pm. Visit http://www.jacksonpopwarner.org/ for more information and directions. Pop Warner football and cheer are great team building activities and from the support they have given to a child in need and showed their true colors as a supportive family friendly organization goes beyond the field.
Somebody forgot to tell the Jackson Police Department this was not the Super Bowl. This second and 10 play sent the JPD quarterback scrambling to the right with a huge pass to the receiver for a touchdown pass and reception worthy of ESPN replay. The final score was 28-15 after trailing 21-9, the Jackson Police Department made a 4th quarter comeback attempt to bring the game within 5, but a quick retaliation touchdown by the State Police with a few minutes sealed the deal.
Enjoy these pictures from the event.
JMHS girls square off against each other at the start of the Powderpuff football game.
The JMHS girls played a tough and competitive 40 minute game.
The blue team runs the field on the yellow team.
No mercy was shown for the ball carrier in the opening game.
Blue team runs the ball back against the yellow team.
After a tough and gritty game, the girls head to the sidelines during intermission between games.
Cheerleaders from the junior cheer squads hang out in the bleachers before getting ready to cheer on the State Police team.
This “friendly” game of football saw some fierce competitive action as the NJ State Police in yellow squared off against the Jackson Township Police Department in blue.
Girls from the national championship Jackson Jaguars pop warner cheer squads cheer on the Jackson Township Police Department.
What to do in NJ This weekend. May 15-16, 2009
May 14, 2009 by Phil Stilton
Filed under Opinions
| New Jersey Ballet: Giselle Event Information The Community Theatre Date: May 16,2009 Location: 100 South St., Morristown, NJ 07960 Get More Information: New Jersey Ballet: Giselle |
| Horseshoe Crab Day Event Information Jenkinson’s Aquarium Date: May 16,2009 Location: 300 Ocean Ave., Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742 Get More Information: Horseshoe Crab Day |
| Fine Art & Crafts at Verona Park Event Information Verona Park Date: May 16,2009 Location: Bloomfield Ave., Verona, NJ 07044 Get More Information: Fine Art & Crafts at Verona Park |
| Pathmark Mulitcultural Arts Festival Event Information Woodbridge Center Date: May 16,2009 Location: Woodbridge Center Dr., Woodbridge, NJ 07095 Get More Information: Pathmark Mulitcultural Arts Festival |
| Born to be Shorn Event Information Cooper Gristmill Date: May 16,2009 Location: 66 State Route 24, Chester, NJ 07930 Get More Information: Born to be Shorn |
| Richie HavensRichie Havens Event Information Algonquin Arts Theatre Date: May 16,2009 Location: 173 Main St., Manasquan, NJ 08736 Get More Information: Richie HavensRichie Havens |
| McCarter Theatre Gala Benefit Event Information McCarter Threatre Date: May 16,2009 Location: 91 University Place, Princeton, NJ 08540 Get More Information: McCarter Theatre Gala Benefit |
| Blast from the Past Event Information Medford Township Date: May 16,2009 Location: Main St., Medford, NJ 08055 Get More Information: Blast from the Past |
| A Taste Of Tango & More Event Information Montclair Art Museum Leir Hall Date: May 16,2009 Location: 3 South Mountain Ave., Montclair, NJ 07042 Get More Information: A Taste Of Tango & More |
| Spring Arts & Crafts Festival Event Information Star of the Sea Parish Hall Date: May 16,2009 Location: Washington & Lafayette Sts., Cape May, NJ 08204 Get More Information: Spring Arts & Crafts Festival |
| Everything Jersey City Festival Event Information Central Ave. Date: May 16,2009 Location: Central Ave., Jersey City, NJ 07307 Get More Information: Everything Jersey City Festival |
| Beginning Birding Event Information Duke Farms Date: May 16,2009 Location: 80 Route 206 South, Hillsborough, NJ 08844 Get More Information: Beginning Birding |
| Fire Control Tower No. 23 Opening Ceremony Event Information Sunset Blvd. near Sunset Beach Date: May 16,2009 Location: Sunset Boulevard, Cape May, NJ 08204 Get More Information: Fire Control Tower No. 23 Opening Ceremony |
| Adult Workshop: Plaster Casting Event Information Grounds For Sculpture Date: May 16,2009 Location: 18 Fairgrounds Rd., Hamilton, NJ 08619 Get More Information: Adult Workshop: Plaster Casting |
| Tots on Tour! Event Information Grounds For Sculpture Date: May 16,2009 Location: 18 Fairgrounds Rd., Hamilton, NJ 08619 Get More Information: Tots on Tour! |
| Historic Metel Crafts: Beginners Blacksmithing Event Information Historic Speedwell Date: May 16,2009 Location: 333 Speedwell Avenue, Morristown, NJ 07960 Get More Information: Historic Metel Crafts: Beginners Blacksmithing |
| Mayfest Event Information Historic Smithville – Village Greene Date: May 16,2009 Location: Rt. 9 & Moss Mill Rd., Smithville, NJ 08205 Get More Information: Mayfest |
| The Lindbergh Kidnapping Event Information Tulipwood Date: May 16,2009 Location: 1165 Hamilton St., Somerset, NJ 08873 Get More Information: The Lindbergh Kidnapping |
| New Egypt Day Event Information Oakford Lake Park Date: May 16,2009 Location: Lakeview Drive, New Egypt, NJ 08533 Get More Information: New Egypt Day |
| Pirates Day with Captain Kidd Event Information 26th St. Date: May 16,2009 Location: 26th St., North Wildwood, NJ 08260 Get More Information: Pirates Day with Captain Kidd |
| Bike MS ‘Coast the Coast’ Event Information Monmouth University Date: May 16,2009 Location: 400 Cedar Avenue, West Long Branch, NJ 07764 Get More Information: Bike MS ‘Coast the Coast’ |
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| Woodbridge Street Fair and Craft Show Event Information Downtown Woodbridge Date: May 16,2009 Location: Downtown Woodbridge, Woodbridge, NJ 07095 Get More Information: Woodbridge Street Fair and Craft Show |
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| Basking Ridge Charter Day Streetfair & Festival Event Information Downtown Basking Ridge Date: May 16,2009 Location: East Oak Street, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920 Get More Information: Basking Ridge Charter Day Streetfair & Festival |
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| American Heart Association HeartWalk Event Information Sports & Civic Center Date: May 16,2009 Location: 6th & Boardwalk, Ocean City, NJ 08226 Get More Information: American Heart Association HeartWalk |
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| NJ Safe Boating Class Event Information Minmar Marine Date: May 16,2009 Location: 14 Old Sea Isle City Blvd, Sea Isle City, NJ 08243 Get More Information: NJ Safe Boating Class |
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| Great Cape May Footrace 2009 Event Information 30th Annual 5K and 10K run. Race through the beautiful historic district & beachfront of Cape May. Enjoy a flat, fast course with chances to win cash prizes. Fee required to enter. Date: May 16,2009 Location: Beach Ave in Cape May, front of Convention hall Get More Information: Great Cape May Footrace 2009 |
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| Rubber Ducky Race & Family Fun Day Event Information Benefiting Virtua Memorial Hospital Burlington County Date: May 16,2009 Location: Mirror Lake in Medford Lakes, NJ 08055 Get More Information: Rubber Ducky Race & Family Fun Day
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Memorial for David Soto Tuesday at Liberty High School
April 25, 2009 by Phil Stilton
Filed under Feature
There will be a memorial service at Liberty High School in front of the school library on Tuesday, April 28th at 1:50 PM in memory of Angel David Soto, our dear friend and neighbor who passed away last year at Jackson Day. There will be a tree planting ceremony in honor of David’s life as a friend to all.
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