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GIANNA’S AMERICAN IDOL RUN
JACKSON HIGH SCHOOLER LEAVES TOP TEN
March 12, 2016
School District Sets Up Budget Hearings
By Catherine Galioto JACKSON – The school district is readying its annual budget and tax rate, and is inviting the public to hear presentations from departments such as athletics, curriculum and facilities to find out what the spending plan could look like. “Each year at this time of year,
we hold a series of ‘Building a Budget’ presentations during which each department presents its plans for the upcoming year. These public meetings are a great way to get to know what’s ahead and where we are planning on investing your tax dollars,” said Superintendent (Budget - See Page 12)
Easter Egg Hunts And Bunny Breakfasts
–Photo by American Idol/Craig Blankenhorn of Fox Gianna Isabella Petrone, of Jackson Memorial, garnered national attention and swelled local pride with her run on American Idol. By Jennifer Peacock to always stay optimistic and happy because if you are JACKSON – A local singing sensation made it to the sad it won’t change the situation all I have to say is a top 10 of American Idol, seeing a swell of local support ton of more music is coming your way.” and community pride follow her along the journey. Her schedule was jam packed the following day Gianna Isabella Petrone made the top ten, but failed with appearances and interviews across Los Angeto crack the top 8. Jackson’s American Idol Gianna was les. Hours after her Facebook post, she took to social not saved by votes or judges on the March 3 episode. media again, this time with a video, to thank her She and fellow Idol Olivia Rox were sent home, with fans for sending their well wishes, but assuring them the judges keeping Avalon Young in the competition. she’s okay. Despite the loss, Gianna had a message for her sup- “A lot of you have been saying you’re sorry and you’re porters on her Facebook page, posted just hours after sad and stuff. Please don’t be sad. There’s nothing to her exit from the show. be sad about,” she said. “I just wanted to thank you “So happy to say I made top ten! Although I did not for always supporting me.” make top eight, that’s okay! I am not sad at all I’m She said it was “insane” that she even made it into grateful and super ecstatic to have had this chance to the top, especially being only 15 years old. be on such a legendary show so much fun singing in Reports across social media the previous weak pegged front of three amazing judges and singing with Demi her performance as “shaky,” as pointed out by judges Lovato today! What a crazy journey this has been. It Jennifer Lopez and Harry Connick Jr. While she was takes a ton of No’s until you get that one yes and make warned to stay away from comments on social media all of your dreams come to life. I am only going up sites, Gianna said she does read them and has a mesfrom here, no regrets and no looking back. I owe a sage for her haters. huge thank you to American Idol within the amount “Many people have told me to not read comments, of time I’ve been on the show I can really tell how or tweets, etc. because they are not always going to much I have grown,” Gianna wrote. “Vocally, stage be kind. I read them regardless and I know I shouldn’t (American Idol - See Page 4) prescience wise, and so many others ways. I learned
OCEAN COUNTY – Whether you are digging in the sand, poking between t h e g r a s s o r hu nti ng w it h a f lashlight, there’s Easter eggs to find. Here’s a calendar of some local Easter egg hunt events for the coming weeks, so grab your basket and get hunting. Or, if you care to dine alongside t he E a st e r Bunny, check out this list of breakfasts and have some fun. The following are different egg hunts and Easter Bunny breakfasts in the local area: March 13 from 8 to 11:30 a.m. – Tuckerton’s Breakfast with the Easter Bunny: The Tuckerton Free Masons are hosting this event at the Free Mason Lodge, 122 Church St. Tickets are $8 for adults and children 12 and older. The breakfast will include: pancakes, eggs, sausage, coffee, tea and orange juice. Don’t forget to bring your camera for pictures with the Easter Bunny. March 19 at 9 a.m. – Barnegat
Easter Bunny Breakfast: The Ba r negat Tow nsh ip Recreation is hosting this event at the Recreation Center. The event costs $9 per p e r son , i n fa nt s are free. A registration form can be found on the township’s website Bar negat. net. Send the completed registration for m and a check made payable to Barnegat Township to Barnegat Township, 900 W. Bay Ave, Barnegat, NJ 08005. March 19 at 9 a.m. – Breakfast with the Easter Bun ny: The breakfast will be held at Saint Monica Church, 679 West Veterans Highway in Jackson. March 19 at 10 a.m. – Lakewood Egg Hunt: Lakewood Township’s Recreation Department is hosting the annual egg hunt at the John F. Patrick Sports Complex. Open to children ages 3 to 10 years. Rain date is March 20 at 2 p.m. March 19 at 1 p.m. – Berkeley’s Easter Egg Hunt: Mayor Carmen (Events - See Page 4)
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