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Patriotism On Display In Berkeley Township
By Chris Lundy BERKELEY – What does patriotism mean to you? If you were required to answer that on the spot, you might have a bit of trouble. You might know how patriotism feels, but can you put it into words? It might be a challenge. That’s what Emily Strick did. She is a student at Central Regional Middle School. Her essay on the topic “What Does Patriotism Mean To Me?” was chosen as the best one submitted to the Patriot’s Pen essay contest held by Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9503. She read her essay during a recent Township Council meeting, saying that patriotism urges us to be “kind to our fellow men and women.” Her essay talked about those who laid the groundwork of this nation, like George Washington, and pioneers of new frontiers like Neil Armstrong. “We are a divided nation, and never before have we needed patriotism more than today,” she said. Her essay was the standout among 66 entries, said Bill Dondero, Post Commander. Last year, there weren’t any entries. The rise in entries was attributed to Central Regional staff taking the contest to heart and telling students about it, he said. He thanked Principal Joseph Firetto and Assistant Principal Gabrielle Carney, who were in attendance. She earned a $300 scholarship for her win. Now, her essay competes with others. If she wins on the national level, she would win $50,000. One way to demonstrate your patrio-
−Photo by Chris Lundy (Above) Emily Strick read her essay on patriotism at the Township Council meeting, with officials like Council President Keith Buscio (left) and VFW 9503 Commander Bill Dondero (right). (Right) Councilman Michael Signorile was sworn in by Freeholder Jack Kelly at a recent Township Council meeting. tism is to vote. There wasn’t much in the way of a local election. In Berkeley Township, 2020 (Display - See Page 4)
Warm Weather Sets Record High
By Alyssa Riccardi NEW JERSEY – At the beginning of November, many towns across the state enjoyed some not-so-much fall weather. Sweater weather was nowhere to be seen as the state had a consecutive six days in a row of warm weather reaching 70 degrees or higher. This odd warm weather in the month of November has set records, with this weather being unusual during this time for the state of New Jersey. Rutgers University (Weather - See Page 6)
November 28, 2020
−Photo by Chris Lundy Some children enjoyed a hike around Cattus Island in Toms River on an unseasonably warm fall day.
County Workers Having COVID Leads To Questions About Election Safety
By Chris Lundy TOMS R I V ER – More tha n a dozen county workers tested positive for COVID-19, and officials said that the safety of the em-
ployees have been the utmost priority. Patch.com reported that a person working for the Board of Elections tested positive. More than 250 county
employees sought testing. From that, 16 of them tested positive. However, there is not necessarily a direct link from these 16 to the (County - See Page 4)
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