The JACKSON Times Vol. 18 - No. 15
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─Photos courtesy Webb Family William Webb, 12, of Jackson is a champion wrestler whose accomplishments at his young age were recently recognized by the Mayor and Council of Jackson Township.
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Dr. Izzy’s Sound News
By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – Twelveye a r- ol d W i l l i a m Webb is a champion wrestler. His father, William “Billy” Webb just retired at the rank
of sergeant 1st Class from the U.S. Army. Both were recognized by t he gover n i ng body. Councilman Nino Borrelli read from a
proclamation during pleasure in honoring a recent council meet- William Will Webb ing that the young- for earning the title er township resident 2021 champion in folk was a “USA Wres- st yle, f reest yle and tling New Jersey State G reco Roma n.” He champion. It is ou r (Champion - See Page 4)
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Ocean Of Love Radiothon Hits Its Target To Help Children With Cancer
By Bob Vosseller TOMS RIVER – Four days outside on a skyhigh scaffold might not seem like the ideal place to be but for a popular radio personality, it was the least he could do to help children with cancer. This marked the 23rd Billboard Radiothon
There Might Be Detour In School’s Road Forward Plan
By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – The Board of Education and school district administrators told the public that the changes brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic would continue to loom over the new school year. Superintendent Nicole Pormilli said administrators and other staff have been busy with aspects of the new school year. “I visited many of the schools throughout the last few days and weeks and had the opportunity to see students really excited in learning. The energy was great and there is a lot of positivity happening.”
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for the non-profit organization Ocean of Love. It reached its goal of $109,000 at the conclusion of the event which ran from September 20-23. Executive Director Theresa Segul said the money will provide “financial and emotional support so that children
with cancer can experience ‘normal’ joys of childhood, knowing their lives are significant and meaningful to each and every one of us.” Previously, the benefit was hosted by Townsquare Media and featured radio personality Andy Chase. While
Chase is no longer with that group, he said he was excited about the continuation of this event and that Beasley Media Group’s WRAT 95.9 FM became the new event sponsor. While Chase was still highly involved with the effort, it was WRAT radio personality Gotts
who spent many hours on the top of the 30-foot billboard based at the Lowes/Target parking lot at 1331 Hooper Avenue. Several community organizations such as the Ocean County 4-H Club came out to showcase what they do in the perimeter near (Radio - See Page 15)
Students Win Award For Positive Character By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – Students at the Lucy N. Holman Elementary School were recently recognized for demonstrating their positive character Holman is one of 325 schools that were recognized by U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona through the National Blue Ribbon Schools program this year. The recognition is based on a school’s overall academic performance or progress in closing achievement gaps among student subgroups. “This year’s cohort of honorees demonstrates what is possible when committed educators and school leaders create vibrant, welcoming, and affirming school cultures where rich teaching and learning can f lourish,” Cardona said. The Holman School utilizes a balanced literacy model and blends the scientific principles of learning to read with a comprehensive reading and w r iting workshop curriculum that instills the love of reading and supports comprehension, school officials said. (Award - See Page 23)
