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volunteers give “purrfect” help to feral felines
By Stephanie Faughnan SOUTHERN OCEAN COUNTY – A small network of volunteers heads out daily on a unique type of mission work - taking on the role of caretakers for feral cats. Manahawkin resident Linda Cook makes no bones about her love for animals. However, her commitment to homeless felines extends beyond her service as the Friends of Southern Ocean County Animal Shelter president. According to Cook, a group separate from the county shelter began a TNR program in approximately 2012. The acronym stands for “trap, neuter, and return” and acts as a humane way of controlling the feral cat population. “We trap them to get them spayed and neutered,” explained Cook. “They also get f lea medication, get microchipped, and get
Girl Scout Donates 39 Oxygen Masks For Fire Dogs
By Chris Lundy JACKSON – A Girl Scout collected money – and raised awareness – about safety equipment dogs need when working with the fire department. The dogs that work with firefighters these days aren’t the dalmatian mascots you sometimes see riding on the truck. Instead, these are like police K-9 units, trained to detect certain chemicals. (Scout - See Page 7)
January 8, 2022
Pageant Winner Continues Legacy Of Kindness
–Photo by Stephanie Faughnan (Above) Although feral, the cats know Linda Cook because she takes care of them. (Right) Multiple feral cats approach the buffet set up by a local volunteer. a rabies and distemper shot.” Some cats picked up in the wild appear to have strayed from home or show signs that someone intentionally abandoned them. The latter is something the volunteer group comes across with increased frequency. “Just a couple of weeks ago, a guy out in West Creek got in touch with (Felines - See Page 4)
–Photo by Stephanie Faughnan Alexa Daley, Miss New Jersey Teen USA, poses with her sash. By Stephanie Faughnan BARNEGAT – When Alexa Daley was crowned Miss New Jersey Teen in 2020, she thought her reign would end in a year. Little did she know that COVID-19 restrictions would extend her title and allow her to further her personal platform. Alexa, a Barnegat High School senior, is quick to point out that she has never had an interest in beauty contests. However, she first became interested in pageant scholarship programs when she (Kindness - See Page 5)
Oyster Creek Facing $150,000 Security Fine
By Bob Vosseller LACEY – Holtec Decommissioning International LLC, (HDI) which is overseeing the Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station, has a month to either pay a $150,000 fine, challenge the violation or request an alternative solution. Nuclear Regulatory Commission ( N RC) spokesman Neil Sheehan issued a statement on December 22 about the $150,000 civil penalty for violations at Oyster Creek which will
require a dispute resolution between Holtec and the NRC. The NRC identified a violation by Holtec “for apparent security-related violations at the Oyster Creek nuclear power plant. Because of the sensitive nature of these violations, the NRC will not publicly provide specifics; however, the agency has determined the overall security program at the non-operational plant remains effective.” The NRC added that “Holtec has taken
steps to address the concerns and overall security performance at the site.” The plant, which operated for about a half century, permanently ceased operations in September 2018 and is in the process of being decommissioned. The NRC license for the plant was transferred on July 1, 2019 to Holtec. Sheehan noted that NRC staff notified Holtec about the apparent violations on July 28, which were identified during (Oyster Creek - See Page 7)