The MANCHESTER Times Vol. 29 - No. 49
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Should Students Celebrate Dr. Suess’s Birthday Manchester Have And Read Across America A Senior Center?
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By Bob Vosseller MANCHESTER – For several township meetings now, Council Vice President James Vaccaro has been recommending to his fellow council members that they examine the idea of establishing a senior center within the township. He’s received little feedback but during last week’s council meeting, Councilman Craig Wal-
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Photos courtesy Manchester Schools Elementary School students take part in an activity in honor of Dr. Suess’s birthday last week. By Bob Vosseller MANCHESTER – Dr. Seuss’s 120th birthday was observed on March 2 making this week the perfect time for the Township School District to kick-off its annual Read Across
America initiative. Celebrations were held at each of the district’s three elementary schools. Students of the Whiting Elementary School (WES) observed Read Across America every
day leading up to a special guest reader event. Students were treated to a StarBooks Book Tasting. The staff transfor med their school library into a student “coffee lounge” thanks to donations of cups
county-level races, the Republican elite’s choice of candidates has some wondering if a select group of people actually pick the winners even before voters go to the polls. George Gilmore’s comeback as the head of the Ocean County Republican Organization despite his conviction – and later pardon – for tax evasion reveals his stature as a powerful kingmaker in local politics. Notably, Gilmore is responsible for handpicking
Students Seek Support For Fallen Hawks Garden
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members of the screening committee, who interview and endorse candidates. Then, at the convention, the rest of the Republicans choose who is awarded the coveted county line. When looking at your ballot, the “county line” candidates make one vertical line. Often, people will just vote for all candidates on the party line, without knowing much about them. In the race for the two available seats (Politicians - See Page 4)
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and sleeves from the new Starbucks location in Whiting. Their teachers, the StarBooks baristas, served students their StarBooks drink order (of donated juice, lemonade, or
Who Picks Your Politicians?
By Stephanie Faughnan TOMS RIVER – Voters choose who they want to lead them, but how did the politicians even get on the ballot to begin with? That starts with the leaders of the two main parties. Ocean County’s political landscape will undoubtedly undergo significant shifts as a result of the recent GOP county convention. With Democrats proving to be negligible competition, particularly in
lis suggested to Council President Roxy Conniff that she form a committee to investigate the feasibility and need of such a facility. “I would like our council members to discuss the need for a senior services community center that we would establish in Manchester Township,” Vaccaro said. “We keep going over it,” Councilman Wallis
Photo courtesy Manchester Schools Manchester Township High School Leadership Seminar Class students gather during a Board of Education meeting to announce their plans and to seek community support for the Fallen Hawks Memorial Garden. By Bob Vosseller MANCHESTER –Township high school students gave a special presentation during a recent Board of Education meeting in preparation of a special community event. (Garden - See Page 7)
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