The MANCHESTER Times Vol. 30 - No. 5
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Photo courtesy Manchester Schools A senior from Whiting explains her problem with her phone to a Manchester Township High School student.
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Photo courtesy Manchester Township High School Devyn Quigley scores her 2,000th point. By Chris Christopher MANCHESTER – Despite power ing the Hawks in both basketball and volleyball, Devyn Quigley said she still has spare time to enjoy the fun things in life. “I’m a shop-o-holic,” she said with a laugh. She frequents Ulta Beauty, Sephora, Target, Shein, American Eagle, Hollister and Pacsun. She shops a
minimum of two times per week. Topping her list are skin care products, clothing and food. The pleasure was born during the summer of her junior year at Manchester Township High School. “I became a shop-o-holic because I am very materialistic - as bad as it sounds - but who cares?” she said. “We all live on a floating rock and will one day die
anyway. So live life and enjoy it while you can. My favorite stores are Target and Ulta. The wind always happens to blow me into those stores. They have the good stuff ! “Shopping is a nice respite f rom basketball, I would say.” While on the court, though, Quigley is a strong shooter. (Hawks - See Page 4)
Piney Author Fights Stereotypes, Shares Rich Local History
By Stephanie Faughnan PINE BARRENS – William “Bill” Lewis, 50, served as a Marine, studied hard at night to earn a degree with top honors, and works for the federal government. On top of all that, he’s authored four books, produced a documentary film, and delivered guest lectures on several occasions. Lewis also just happens to be a third-generation Piney, a fact that might
strike some as inconsistent with their image of a people quite proud of their deep-rooted lineage. The term “Piney” often conjures up images of backwoods stereotypes or folklore characters. Lewis considers the word an unmistakable slur and has made it his mission to reclaim the narPhoto by Stephanie Faughnan rative of the Piney identity. William “Bill” Lewis displays the “We know with a stereotype there’s first of his books – “New Jersey’s Lost Piney Culture.” (Author - See Page 5)
answered the call from 40 residents of Crestwood Village IV who were looking for tech support. T he event was organized by com mu nit y member and Mayor’s liaison, Judy Noonan who said , “ t hey we re ve r y appreciative and the students were friendly and (Tech - See Page 9)
Daughters Of American Revolution Honor Local Founder
By Stephanie Faughnan TOMS RIVER – The Captain Joshua Huddy Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) recently rededicated a plaque honoring their organizing regent, Virginia Watson Reeve. The ceremony highlighted her dedication to the organization, her passion for history, and (DAR - See Page 7)
Photo by Stephanie Faughnan DAR member Carol Mahler reads the story of Joshua Huddy authored by Virginia Watson Reeve as current Regent Virginia “Ginny” Haines looks on.
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By Bob Vosseller MANCHESTER – For the second time, seniors from Whiting’s 55+ communities were able to get free technical assistance from township teens. Last year was the first time the program was held in Whiting and it drew a large crowd as well. Fifteen Manchester Township High School students
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