The MANCHESTER Times Vol. 30 - No. 29
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Photos by Bob Vosseller A U.S. Marine helicopter was among several aircraft available to tour during the recently held State of the Joint Base event. By Bob Vosseller JOINT BASE MCGUIRE-DIX-LAKEHURST – It was a day to reflect on the past and look to the future of those involved with the missions and military branches at work at the Joint Base. In collaboration with the Burlington County Chamber of Commerce (BCRCC) Joint Base officials recently held a State of the Joint Base
event. Mission and operational briefings were given by junior military members, highlighting significant milestones a nd ach ievement s throughout Fiscal Year 2023, to New Jersey’s elected officials and community leaders to increase public understanding of the joint base’s role in local and global communities. The event also served as a birthday celebra-
Spark Plug, one of two drone sniffing robots, is seen in action during a demonstration at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst’s “State of the Base” event held earlier this month. tion of the base and Jim Saxton who represented parts of Burlington,
Italian Heritage Celebrated At Columbus Day Festi val And Parade
By Bob Vosseller OCEAN COUNTY– It was a weekend of Italian pride! Several Seaside Heights streets showcased the sounds, scents and excitement of Italy as one of Ocean County’s most treasured fall festivals returned. For three days the Borough played host to this special ethnic event that included the 33rd annual Ocean County Columbus Day Parade that enjoyed perfect weather. (Parade - See Page 7)
Photo by Bob Vosseller Group Cantori Popolari Delle Isole Eolie gather at the Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church Hall.
Ocean, and Camden counties in the United (Base - See Page 4)
Officials: Watch Out For “Claim Sharks”
By Bob Vosseller MANCHESTER – Claim sharks are lurking, waiting to bite veterans, and local officials taught vets how to protect themselves. Phil Zimmerman, who heads the Veterans Affairs Office i n Ocea n Cou nt y, warned of these claim sharks - those firms and individuals who charge a veteran to secure benefits for them. This is an illegal practice. While appeal cases can include a fee, initial applications of determination of benefits do not. Zimmer man discussed veterans who may have developed health issues, as he has, from exposure to materials during their military service and who are entitled to special benefits. He referenced, “Camp Lejeune, where there
was toxic water. Our forces who served in the Middle East have a number of problems.” These service members don’t need to go through sharks. They should go through official channels, he said. “It really is important that there are advocates out there. Our main office is in Toms River. We have satellite offices in Manahawkin and in Whiting which just had its one-year anniversary. If you can’t get to us, we have to get to you,” Zimmerman said. He explained this at a presentation made at Crestwood Village VI at a forum hosted by Judy Noonan, the mayor’s confidential aide and senior services representative at the Residents Club house. Other guest speakers included Consumer (Sharks - See Page 5)
VA Clinic To Close As New One Opens
By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – The Veterans Administration clinic in Toms River is set to have a grand opening soon, while the one in Brick closes its doors. The Toms River clinic’s official address is 1051 Hooper Avenue. There’s an entrance to the facility from Hooper and another entrance
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on Caudina Avenue, which is the back road past two banks that leads to the Seacourt Pavilion. “Patient Day One” of this building will be October 22, said Xiomara Johnson, a Navy veteran who serves as Deputy Public Affairs Officer for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. The ribbon cutting ceremony (VA Clinic - See Page 4)