Students “Ride With e Chief”

STAFFORD – It’s not every day that you get an escort to school by the Chief of Police, and this student has been the recipient of this royalty, not once, but twice!

Meet Landon, a two-time winner of “Ride with the Chief,” a prize auctioned off each year at Stafford PTO’s Annual “Chef Tour” Fundraiser.

In 2020, Landon was surprised at his home by a visit from Chief Thomas Del-

– Photo courtesy Stafford Police lane. As the 2022 recipient, Landon just had one special request… that his best friend Luca could join him.

On February 10, Landon and Luca were greeted by Chief Thomas Dellane, Officer Pascale, Officer Sherer, and Officer Lawrence. The boys learned all about the features and equipment of the patrol cars, followed by an escort to the Stafford Intermediate School, where they were walked into class by Chief Dellane.

Creative Kids: Art

LACEY – Students engage in Drawing, Painting & Sculpture through creative projects that stimulate imagination and helps develop important techniques and observational skills. Diverse Projects draw examples from important Artists, style, and works from around the world.

Location: Lacey Recreation Classroom;

Instructor: Diane Salkeld; Time: 4 to 5 p.m. Age: 8 to 11. Fee: $70.

Session 1: March 6, 13, 20, 27, April 17, 24. Session 2: May 1, 8, 15, 22, June 5, 12. No Class: April 3, 10, May 29. Register by contacting Lacey Recreation at 609-693-1100 ext. 2203 or lacey.recreation@laceytownship.org.

Bunny Hop 5K Fun Run & Walk

STAFFORD – Family Promise of Southern Ocean County and Stafford Townships are hosting the Bunny Hop 5K Fun Walk/Run in support of the Mayor’s Wellness Campaign on April 2 at the Stafford Township Municipal Complex in Manahawkin. Race day pick up begins at 8 a.m. at the race promptly starts at 9 a.m. Register before March 15 and you will receive a discounted registration fee and free Bunny Hop t-shirt.

All proceeds benefit Family Promise of Southern Ocean County. Register to run or walk at raceforum.com/bunnyhop.

Boys And Girls Swimmers Defeat Brick Township

MANAHAWKIN – Congratulations to the Southern Boys and Girls Swimmers on their victories over Brick Township on January 31. Both swim teams have won the

Ocean County Title and Shore Conference “A” South Divisional Championship this season. Thank you, seniors, for all you have done for Southern.