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JOINT BASE SOLDIERS VISIT SCHOOL By Bob Vosseller M A NCHESTER – There were plenty of smiles, snacks and stories shared by service personnel of Joint Base McGui re -Di x-La ke hurst (JB-MDL) who v i sit e d a t ow n s h ip school for a special program. Superintendent Diane Pedroza noted that “the Manchester Township School District cherishes our partnership with JB-MDL) and their recent visit was an extra special.” Students enjoyed the visit by the JB-MDL Hispanic Heritage Committee who chose to interact with students at Manchester Township Elementary School before National Hispanic Heritage Month comes to a close. The students always get excited when the soldiers come to visit. While they are all based out of JB-MDL they hail from different branches
Photo courtesy Manchester Schools A soldier from Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst enjoys snack time with students from the Manchester Elementary School for an activity concerning National Hispanic Heritage Month. of the military and excel in different specializations, so the students love to learn about their lives. The soldiers spent time in kindergarten and first
grade classrooms answering questions about where they work, where they live, what they do for the military, what their favorite snacks are, what their favorite
County Geeks Out At FanNation By Bob Vosseller TOMS RIVER – For nearly a decade, FanNation has been bringing a “Geekstravaganza” to the Toms River branch of the Ocean County Library. The f ree event provides a multi-media convention for fans of science fiction, comic books, fantasy, horror, anime and much more and this year was no exception. Fa m i l ie s c ou ld b e se e n
making a nautical themed I spy bottle. In the Discovery Room you could also enjoy a Ti n ke r Fa i r y st or y t i me that featured stories, games and a meet and greet with a Tinker Fairy. FanNation also featured the return of some old favorites such as the crimson haired mermaid who also provided s o m e s t o r ie s , g a m e s a n d greeted young people with
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tales and her tail. A popular annual feature is the scavenger hunt. This year, eagle-eyed attendees scoured the book shelves for dragon eggs that could net you a treasure from a prize box in the front lobby. Mancini Hall was the place to be for Star Wars fans. The Star Wars Costuming club Saber Guild Corellia presented a (FanNation - See Page 5)
sports teams are, and other important questions. CS2 Morrison is a chef with the U.S. Navy. He spoke to the students (Soldiers - See Page 4)
By Bob Vosseller LAKEHURST – Why does Lakehurst look so dumpy? That question and opinion was expressed by a borough resident during the latest council meeting. Bruce Margeson attends most Borough Council meetings and local events. He is known for his devotion to the community and blunt commentary on what he sees as positive actions in the borough and areas that need some attention and improvement. He was named Citizen of the Year in 2022. His latest visit to a meeting of the governing body included many personal observations which he expressed with some passion. “A month ago, I brought before the board the former Frankie’s Repair Shop that there were a lot of tires laying around out there and containers still full of garbage. The only thing they did was move them from the outside door. Other than that nothing has been done over there. What exactly does our code officer do?” Margeson asked. “What is his responsibility,” the (Downtown - See Page 4)
Hospital Celebrates 4 Decades By Stephanie Faughnan BRICK - Forty years ago, Brick Hospital opened its doors as a small 120-bed community medical center. Today, Hackensack Meridian Ocean University Medical Center (OUMC) has grown into a 357-bed facility and is part of a network recognized for excellence by U.S. News & World Report. To celebrate its 40th anniversary, OUMC hosted a large community event, transforming its grounds into a
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lively gathering for residents, hospital staff, and families. The celebration featured a wide range of activities, with something for everyone to enjoy. It also allowed the medical center to showcase its advances in medical technology and care. The event included interactive exhibits with demonstrations of the hospital’s robotic-assisted surgery technology. OUMC has two da Vinci robots for minimally invasive surgery (Hospital - See Page 7)
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