Sea Girt Borough New Jersey

Two Galloway Youths Among Trooper Youth Week Training Class Graduates

Two Galloway Township students were among 134 high school seniors who participated in the 88th New Jersey State Trooper Training Class this week. Graduation was held in Sea Girt this morning at 10.

Khalil Jackson and Jon Monzon participated in the police education program that spanned the last week.

The program provides students with an interest in pursuing a career in law enforcement the opportunity to take on "real life" police experience.

The activities included reveille, roll call, academic classes, tough physical fitness training and actual police field exercises.

Specific situations involved illegal drug use, teen violence and the aftermath of violent and deadly acts. New Jersey's vast cultural differences and constitutional guarantees for all its citizens were also among the topics discussed.

Other topics included the history and functions of the New Jersey State Police; crime scene investigation procedures; firearms safety; CPR and lifesaving techniques; motor vehicle law and safety; the rapidly expanding use of computers and technology in police work; teenage drinking and driving and use of the breathalyzer; and overall exposure to police work as a career.

Since its inception in 1965, more than 5,000 youths have participated in the program, with 78 trooper youths eventually joining the state police.

“Over the many years the State Police have run this rigorous training program for young adults, we have often seen it create a profound impact on their lives,” said New Jersey Attorney General Paula T. Dow, who hosted Friday’s commencement ceremony. “Furthermore, it may serve as an important stepping-stone to a career in law enforcement, or any other career they may seek.  We commend them for their accomplishment.”

Lighthouse Summer Party Success - Sea Girt Lighthouse

Annual Signing of the Lease Party, August 6, hosted by the committee. Members and their guests enjoyed lively conversation, drinks and hors d’oeuvres under tents on the north lawn.

Sold Out

Upon arrival, people were greeted by Jerry Hayward, SGLCC president, who thanked them for coming. “The turnout is gratifying and a testament to the strong community support for the lighthouse,” he later observed.

Tickets for the event sold out. Attendance was up over recent years. Among the partygoers were those attending for the first time, as well as people who have attended the party for years in what has become a summer tradition for many families.

Three generations of the Davis family were there, including John Sr. and Mary Lou, their son, John Jr., his wife, Erin, and granddaughters Molly McGuire Davis and Liz Farrell.

Also attending were Sea Girt Mayor Mark Clemmensen, Councilman Joe Bonacci, Patrolman Robert Melendez and local attorney and veteran Sea Girt lifeguard Richard (“Ace”) Aljian.

“All who came here share a love of the lighthouse. The party provides the opportunity to enjoy fellowship, appreciate the landmark and its rich history, and recommit ourselves to the never-ending task of preserving and protecting this historic site,” said Mr. Hayward.

The event, considered by many to be Sea Girt’s social event of the season, is the annual fundraiser of the SGLCC, the non-profit, volunteer organization responsible for the building and preserving its history. All proceeds from the party go to maintaining and operating the lighthouse.

As an example, new front steps were installed and other woodwork in the southeast corner of the porch completed days before the party as part of the ongoing maintenance program.

Colorful Flowers, Cool Breezes, Soft Music

The party was chaired by trustee Lauren Behre, who noted it was a collaborative effort involving trustees, numerous members and other volunteers working together to insure the party was a success.

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