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Project Lifesaver, providing a small personalized tracking bracelet to persons of any age with Alzheimer’s, Dementia, Down syndrome or Autism, is now available at no cost to Plumsted Township residents. Plumsted’s Senior Outreach Search (SOS) program and the Ocean County Sheriff’s Office are funding and implementing Project Lifesaver.

With Project Lifesaver, if a person wearing the tracking bracelet has wandered off from their caregiver, the Ocean County Sheriff’s Office will respond with tracking equipment that transmits a signal every second to their receiver. Response time to locate the person is generally within 10 minutes for the time the call was made.

For more information on the Plumsted Township Lifesaver Program, residents may call the Senior Outreach Search offices at 609-758-2241 ext. 111 or the Ocean County Sheriff’s Office at 732-341-3451.

Tax deductible donations to support this program can be made to: Plumsted Township S.O.S. in the Memory of Barbara Buzgo.

The 13^th Annual Luby Britt Memorial Fishing Tournament, sponsored by the New Egypt Elks YAC/SCC, will be held on Sunday, July 12^th at the Oakford Lake Park, Lakeview Drive (off Main Street, New Egypt), from 9am to 11am. Registration for the children, up to 13 years old, begins at 8:45 am.

Prizes will be awarded for all age groups participating in the fishing tournament. There is no cost, however, bait and tackle is not provided at the Park. Refreshments will be served and prizes awarded immediately following the tournament at the New Egypt Elks Lodge Pavilion, 105 Lakewood Road, New Egypt. For more information call the Elks Lodge at 609-758-8700 or email NEELKS2457@YAHOO.COM

Private fundraising, with major donations from the New Egypt Agway and Blacey’s Auto Parts, have made it possible for Plumsted Township to continue its tradition of an Independence Day fireworks display. Faced with cuts in state aid, the Township Committee adopted a budget with no tax dollars appropriated for fireworks, however, the American Legion Post 455 stepped forward to sponsor this year’s fireworks with donations from businesses and citizens.

The fireworks display will be Saturday, July 4^th, at the new Egypt High School athletic field grounds (rain date is Sunday, July 5^th). The fireworks display begins at 9:30 p.m., but the American Legion has planned festivities from 12:00 noon to 10:00 p.m. with food, refreshments, games and attractions. Live entertainment concerts start at 5:00 p.m. and features The Mahoney Brothers, Juke Box Heros Show. Also appearing are the teen pop sensations, Diverse, Riverwinds and local favorites Second Time Around. Bring lawn chairs or blankets and for more information contact event chairman, Al Hutchins at 609-758-3005.

Friends of the Plumsted Library are accepting donated books, CD’s, DVD’s and jigsaw puzzles on Saturday, July 4th, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the trailer directly behind the Library, 119 Evergreen Road, New Egypt. The book drop-off will be held every morning on the first Saturday of each month in preparation for the annual fundraiser book sale held in November.

Due to the rain, “Cruz Nites,” featuring the display of classic and antique cars, was canceled June 11^th and has been re-scheduled for Thursday, June 25^th. The Cruz Nite summer events are held on portions of the New Egypt Downtown Main and North Main Streets. Next month, Cruz Nites return to the advertised schedule of the second Thursday of each month, from July 9 to September 10 (6 p.m. to 9 p.m.).

Sign up for Plumsted Township’s free “E-Mail News Alert Service” by emailing INFO@PLUMSTED.NET. Browse the Township website: www.plumsted.org for more information and current events. 

The next regularly scheduled public meeting with Township Committee members Eric Sorchik, Mike McCue, Steve Reed and Deputy Mayor Dave Leutwyler is July 1^st and August 5^th at 8:00 p.m.  Public comments and participation are encouraged at all Township Committee meetings.  Browse the Township website: www.plumsted.org and www.mainstreetne.org for more information and current events.

As a result of the new Township Committee meeting schedule, the dates for the monthly one-on-one personal meeting sessions with Mayor Ron Dancer at the Library every month have also been revised. In 2009, meet personally with the Mayor at the Library on the second 2nd Wednesday of each month (next July 8^th and August 12^th) from 7 to 9 p.m. to discuss local concerns or State issues. Residents may call the Library (758-7888) in advance to schedule a specific time for your convenience. The Mayor encourages residents to contact him anytime at 758-2241x102 Township / 758-3497 Home / r.s.dancer@att.net.

          Sign up for Plumsted Township’s free “E-Mail News Alert Service” by emailing INFO@PLUMSTED.NET. Browse the Township website: www.plumsted.org for more information and current events.

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For Federal issues, contact our Congressman Chris Smith at 609-585-7878 and for County matters, contact Freeholder Director Gerry Little at 1-800-722-0291. Browse the Township website: www.plumsted.org and www.mainstreetne.org or www.downtownnewegyptnpp.org for more information and current events.

Ron Dancer, Mayor

609-758-2241 Township - Ext 102

609-758-3497 Home

Email: r.s.dancer@att.net

www.plumsted.org