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Photo courtesy Linda Lafer, Westlake Tennis Club Gail Kornfeld at left, joins Arlene Goldman, Allan Kornfeld, Barry Edelstein,, Paul Small, Sherry Hecker, Linda Lafer, Dennis Lafer, Helene Kleinwaks, Norm Kersh during the recently held Westlake Tennis Club fundraiser held at the Westlake community clubhouse ballroom. By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – It was quite a night for members of the Westlake Te n n i s C l u b a n d guests who fi lled the clubhouse ballroom for the 19th an nual dinner dance to benefit Autism New Jersey and P.O.A.C. (Parents
of Autistic Children). Linda Lafer, a member of the Westlake Board of Directors, also handles publicity for various groups within the community. She said, “People came out to support the Tennis Club but more importantly they
came out to support autism research. We have a fi nal end of the year event that is more for members of the Tennis Club but this is a fundraiser open to others because it is a fundraiser and we want to raise as much money as we can for
autism.” “We like to showcase that ou r club isn’t just about the sport. We do a lot of other things,” Lafer a d d e d . “ Un fo r t u nately, right now our tennis courts are shut down. They are being restored. With the popularity of pickleball, that is now an official club too. It is very popular.” Approximately 150 people were in attendance for the annual fundraiser that started in 2003 by Howard Lazan, a longtime Westlake resident. Lazan’s nephew was diagnosed with autism and in 2007, following his death, A rle ne a nd St eve Friedland decided to continue his mission to enhance services. The special evening began with a wine and cheese party in
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Traffic Light Planned For Busy Intersection By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – Township officials recently discussed a new traffic light in town while also changing health benefits for employees and awarding a contract for a handicapped accessible playground. Councilman Mordechai Burnstein reported that a traffic light has been approved by the county at roads at the intersection of West Commodore Boulevard (Route 526) and Dia-
mond Road. “That job was approved by the Ocean County Engineering Department. They are requiring permission from all property owners around. They said there were multiple domains there that they have to assess. They are putting together the package and it has to be sent to all the different departments that manufacture the lights as every (Traffic Light See Page 4)
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Officials Nix Development Ordinance By Bob Vosseller PLUMSTED – Township officials recently met for a spirited midafternoon committee meeting concerning the introduction of Ordinance 202407 that had it passed, would have changed several lots in downtown New Egypt to C-4 zoning. Many of the 111 attendees came out to object to the ordinance which some called blanket casting commercial zoning and paving the way for overdevelopment. The lots include five
properties on Brown Lane and one on Main Street. Residents also loudly protested the unusual time for the meeting which featured some verbal sparring amongst the committee and residents and the mayor about how it came about and what - if any - benefit it would have for the township. Normally, the Township Committee holds its executive session at 6 p.m. on the first Thursday of the month but this month it was moved to 2 p.m.
The public session that usually takes place an hour later took place around 3:15 p.m. The meeting was moved to earlier in the day as Mayor Dominick Cuozzo had an obligation in the evening. He told The Jackson Times after the meeting that other committee members also had conf licts with the regular evening session time. Committeeman Robert Bowen said “I saw this for the first time two days (Ordinance - See Page 5)
Photo courtesy Andrew Valmon Andrew Valmon (right) celebrates his gold medal. By Chris Christopher MANCHESTER - Andrew Valmon is Mr. Olympics. The former Manchester Township High School standout blazed to gold medals in Seoul, South Korea, in 1988 and Barcelona, Spain, in 1992 as a member of Team USA’s men’s 4x400-meter relay quartet. And in 2012, he coached Team USA to 29 (Olympics - See Page 15)
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