The JACKSON Times Vol. 19 - No. 17
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Thanks To Veterans By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – A parade and a full day of honor was held for veterans as they were thanked for their service. The Wounded Warrior Parade involved veterans being escorted from the Jackson Justice Complex to the Central Jersey Rifle and Pistol Club. The parade had transport vehicles, an honor guard, and public officials. Spectators waved flags and held banners to show their support as the parade passed by. Refreshments and free range time were available at the club. WWII Marine veteran Anthony Isiena of Howell was enjoying a cup of coffee and some of the baked goods put out at the gathering point for the parade before it started. He had a cane but only due to his recent cataract surgery. “I was all over the place during my service. I was at the Guadalcanal, Japan and China. I was supposed to have gone to Okinawa but they sent me to Guam,” he said. (Warrior - See Page 4)
-Photo By Bob Vosseller Members of the Jackson Knights of Columbus Council 6201 take part in the 31st Annual Ocean County Columbus Day Parade in Seaside Heights.
By Bob Vosseller SEASIDE HEIGHTS – This year’s Ocean County Columbus Day Parade enjoyed perfect weather capping off the third day of the Italian Heritage Festival. Families lined the street waiting for the star t of the parade.
October 15, 2022
Roller Rink Gets A New Spin On Life By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – Beyond its messages of closure and shut doors and $5 off coupons, the Jackson Skating Center will be rolling on and reopening in a few months. The last weekend of operation was October 1-2 and the owners announced on social media and in outgoing voice mails that after decades of operating in Jackson, they would be closing their doors on October 3.
Jackson Skating Center opened in 1978. The Jackson Times reached out to the owners in e-mail and phone calls but received no reply concerning further details of why it was closing or plans for their building. An outgoing message confirmed that the property had been sold. News broke however on October 6 that the Jackson Skating Center got a reprieve and was saved by new owner (Rink - See Page 5)
Rova Farms To Be Celebrated -Photos by Bob Vosseller (Top) Motorcycle groups come to escort the Wounded Warriors. (Right) World War II U.S. Marine veteran Anthony Isiena of Howell awaits the start of this year’s Wounded Warrior Parade near the Jackson Township Justice Complex.
Mike and Debbie Cruz of L aval let t e we re standing nearby the stage - having picked up some lunch from one their favorite vendor. “We do this every other year and it is a nice day to relax and have some fun,” Mike Cruz said. He was enjoying a
platter of penne vodka pasta while his wife ate a nice sized eggplant sandwich. “We have a great time here,” she said. Across from the couple was TJ’s Zeppole’s stand. Workers there were busy baking and (Italian - See Page 9)
─File Photo by Bob Vosseller Rova Farms is a historic open space property in Jackson. By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – The history and future of the Rova Farms open space property will be showcased during a special event on October 22 at that site. The public event will be held from 1 to 4 p.m.
at 120 Cassville Road. C o u n c i l m a n St e ve Chisholm said, “it will be a time for people to say goodbye to the old building, learn about the Rova Farms of the past and our plans for the future. It will (Rova - See Page 8)
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