Honored For E orts Against Wild re

–Photo courtesy Lakehurst Fire Department

LAKEHURST – On June 1, members from Lakehurst Fire Department Station 62 received a proclamation for the efforts and dedication for the Jimmy’s Waterhole Wildfi re that began on April 11. Thank you to all the dedicated fi rst responders that came and assisted with this event.

Student Wins National Video Game Creator Challenge

MANCHESTER – Jurissa DeOcampo of Manchester Township High School’s (MTHS) advanced multimedia class created her game “Forest Fetch” which was entered into the 2023 GameSalad Video Game Creator Challenge. We are excited to share that Jurrissa’s game won Best Overall Game for the Individual High School Competition Group!

As we shared previously, Manchester Township High School’s (MTHS) advanced multimedia students created 2D games for this annual contest, and they were incredible! The artistic and construction elements of each game environment - objects, textures, characters, animations, gameplay effects, environmental effects, music, and sound effects, all have been painstakingly designed and programmed.

Students worked for two months on their submissions to the 2023 GameSalad Video Game Creator Challenge. During this process, students developed the knowledge and skills to creatively design and implement elements of an original gaming product. They used various multimedia editing tools and GameSalad’s interactive multimedia online development software. Advanced projects include a scope of work that allows students to gain an in-depth understanding of content coupled with skill development (research skills, problem-solving skills, collaborative learning skills, process-oriented skills, skills associated with investigation, technology application skills, etc.).

Project topics related to students so they were motivated and engaged in their own learning, pursuing interests, questions and ideas associated with the project. Jurissa even incorporated her pet skunk Buckwheat into her game! Her prizes include a $400 Prize, a GameSalad “I Make Games” T-Shirt and a one-year GameSalad Pro membership.

Congratulations Jurissa!

2023 Clamfest

WHITING – Whiting United Methodist Church will be having their annual Clamfest on July 15. This again will be a “take-out” meal that is open to the community. The meal includes red or white clam chowder made with local clams, a stuffed clam in a hard shell and a homemade dessert. Each meal costs $15 and will need to be pre-ordered. It will also need to be heated. Orders will be picked up in a drive-through style at the rear of the church from 4 to 5 p.m.

To order your meals, call 609-971-6154 no later than July 12. Leave your name, phone number, please specify red or white clam chowder and what quantity you are ordering. If you have any questions, call the church office at 732-350-6878. Do not call the church office to place your order; please use the number listed above. Thank you!