TOMS RIVER – The rural farmlands of Plumsted, the scenic Barnegat Lighthouse, all the beautiful beaches and much more will be the focus of fourth graders as they create posters showcasing the best qualities of Ocean County.
The county is home to more than 600,000 residents and has a lot to offer. Lake, ocean and bay beaches, horse tracks, open space, historic sites, and parks to name just a few.
Director of the Ocean County Board of Commissioners Gary Quinn remarked that while many students attended school remotely last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, “they still were eager to participate in this annual contest that is hosted by Ocean County Clerk Scott Colabella.”
“The ‘My County’ Poster Contest is a great way to teach young residents about Ocean County and all it has to offer,” Quinn added. The public is invited to select their top four choices in the contest and the posters are now available to view on the Ocean County Clerk’s Facebook page or by simply visiting oceancountyclerk.com and clicking on the link for Vote for Your Favorite Poster.
Voting is open until May 25. The four posters receiving the highest number of “likes” will be the top four winners including first, second and third place as well as honorable mention. The Clerk noted that his office received 65 posters from pupils attending 24 different schools in Ocean County. There will be 24 posters on the County Clerk’s Facebook page to vote on or like.
Colabella said, “the public can view the posters and cast their votes by liking the poster until May 25 when voting closes. I want to extend my appreciation to each of the students, their teachers and schools for their participation.”
“This hands-on contest helps children learn about their respective county and its many resources, whether environmental, recreational or historical,” Colabella added. The winning student artists will be recognized by Ocean County’s Constitutional Officers and the Ocean County Board of Commissioners at some point in the near future.
