Manchester Times

Big Brothers Big Sisters Bring Holiday Magic To Children's Lives

By Keith Hagarty — 01/07/2009

What is normally your typical upscale banquet facility and restaurant/ lounge was transformed into a child's holiday delight when La Bove Grande on Route 70 in Lakehurst recently hosted the annual holiday party for the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ocean County.

First night in Seaside brings Families together For new Year

By Judy Smestad-Nunn — 01/07/2009

Despite blustery winds and temperatures approaching the single-digits, "First Night in Seaside Heights," sponsored by the Lakewood BlueClaws, was a success by any standard. The arcades were bustling with scores of people in numbers that would probably rival the number on a summer weekday.

Crestwood Village V Resident's Club Announces Bus Trip

01/07/2009

WHITING - The Resident's Club of Crestwood Village V will run a bus trip to Hunterdon Hills Playhouse on May 18 to see "Over the River and Through the Woods." There will be a sit down lunch plus a buffet dessert. Cost is $72 per person. The bus will leave from the Village V parking lot, 325 Schoolhouse Road. The departure time will be announced.

TOPS Club Announces Meeting

01/07/2009

WHITING - TOPS Club (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets every Wednesday from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Deerfield Clubhouse, Crestwood Village VI. The TOPS Club has been around for over 50 years and is in every state and Canada.

Crestwood Village VI Advisory Board Assists Neighbors In Need

01/07/2009

WHITING - Crestwood Village VI and the advisory board district representatives, in conjunction with the Foodtown store located in the Whiting Shopping Center, would like to inform you that your green points could help feed their neighbors in the community throughout the coming year.

Crestwood Village VII Resident's Club Announces Upcoming Events

01/07/2009

WHITING - January 16 is movie night, and the movie "Mamma Mia" will be shown. It's based on the international hit musical featuring the songs of ABBA, and centers on a bride-to-be (Amanda Segfried) and her plan to uncover her father's identity by inviting three of her mother's (Meryl Streep) former lovers to her wedding. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

Manchester Library Events

01/07/2009

The Manchester Library is located at 21 Colonial Drive, Manchester. You can contact them at 732- 657-7600 or visit them on the Web at www.theoceancountylibrary.org. Adult Programs January 7, 2 p.m. - Feature Film. " Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day." A governess who is unfairly dismissed from her position takes a new job as a social secretary. Comedy. 92 minutes.

Crestwood Village VI Announces Upcoming Events

01/07/2009

WHITING - Crestwood Village VI will resume beginner's line dancing on January 15 from 12:30 to 3 p.m. and every Thursday after that. Line dancing not only works your waists but builds more energy throughout your body. Wear leather-soled shoes if you have them, it makes it easier to slide. For more information, call Sal at 732-350-1493.

Local Resident Promoted To CAP Lt. Colonel

01/07/2009

WHITING - In a special ceremony held December 26 at the Whiting Rehabilitation Center, Major Robert Green, a resident of Whiting, was promoted to Lt. Colonel. Green currently serves as the Financial Officer for Group 224 Civil Air Patrol and has been a member of that national Air Force Auxiliary volunteer organization since 1960.

Manchester Hadassah Announces Upcoming Events

01/07/2009

MANCHESTER - Manchester Hadassah has many new plans: a kosher supper show in May; in September, a trip to the Eldridge Street Synagogue, including a side trip to a Greek Synagogue, which they will tour and have a Greek lunch.

Kevin's Kids Wraps Up Successful Gift Drive

01/07/2009

MANCHESTER - Above, Jimmy Christina, owner of Jimmy C's Barbershop, brought a group of family and friends to help wrap gifts, after helping the collection with a drop point in the store. At right, Diane Pedroza, principal of Ridgeway School, and Ridgeway teachers Ruth Kennedy, Barbara Fusaro and Elaine Pate also lend a hand. Kevin Burger, organizer of the drive, said, "Once again, the Manchester community came through for the children and I want to thank everyone who helped us this year - teachers, custodians, bus drivers, secretaries, administrators, students, parents and the community, including so many of our senior residents. Thank you to all of you."

Lakehurst-Manchester Rotary Teams With Peer Leaders For Food Drive

01/07/2009

MANCHESTER - Lakehurst-Manchester Rotary teamed up with Manchester Township High School Peer Leaders to help put together 200 baskets for their Helping Hands Hunger Food Drive. Lakehurst-Manchester Rotary donated 50 turkeys to this great cause.

Holiday Ceremony Honors Deceased Loved One

01/07/2009

OCEAN COUNTY - On December 3, Oliverie Funeral Home held their first annual Holiday Remembrance Ceremony at La Bove Grande Restaurant, Lakehurst. The families, which Oliverie Funeral Home helped over the past year, were invited to attend the ceremony celebrated by Geraldine Oliverie herself.

Zonta club of ocean county announces Raf..le

01/07/2009

OCEAN COUNTY - The Zonta Club of Ocean County is holding a Holiday Helper 50/50 Raffle going on now through 5 p.m. January 19. The first $50 of the money raised from this raffle is sure to help the winner pay off some of those holiday expenses, perhaps all of them.

Board of Education to Hold Meeting

01/07/2009

MANCHESTER - The Manchester Township Board of Education has scheduled a special meeting at the board of education offices, located at 121 Route 539, Whiting, on January 7 at 7 p.m. The purpose of the meeting will be to discuss the results of the referendum. The meeting will be open to the public, and action may be taken.

Whiting School's Winter concert A treat For All

01/07/2009

WHITING - Whiting School's Winter Concert was a treat for all, with the theme "December Lights." Student narrators introduced each song with descriptions of diverse holiday traditions, including Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and Christmas. During the songs, students signed, gestured and used props to convey the story of each song. The dramatic ending featured a light show with all of the students using flashlights.

Georgian court university Welcomes new cio

01/07/2009

OCEAN COUNTY - Georgian Court University has a new chief information officer. Frank J. Johnson of Tinton Falls is now in charge of ensuring that all of the university's technological operations, from registration to Internet access to software integration, run smoothly.

Ridgeway Elementary Holds Winter Concert

01/07/2009

MANCHESTER - The Ridgeway School Winter Concert featured singing, dancing, signing and even a Santa coming down a chimney. Everyone enjoyed the very entertaining production by fourth and fifth graders.

Free Job Seekers Club Continues At OCC

01/07/2009

OCEAN COUNTY - If you are out of work or want to change jobs, Ocean County College's Career, Employment and Counseling Services is sponsoring a weekly Job Seekers Support Club. Meetings for the spring 2009 semester are held on Monday mornings from 9 to 10 a.m. in Room 104 at OCC's Center for Business Education and Training, 150 Brick Boulevard in Brick.

Featured Letter

01/07/2009

Eliminate property taxes for the purpose of providing revenue in support of county, municipal and school budgets. Property value is not an indicator of ability to pay taxes. And our tax system, based on real property value, is conceptually archaic, regressive in its imposition, and in so many cases, fosters involuntary economic dislocation.

Expand Senior Property Tax Freeze

01/07/2009

New Jersey is known for many wonderful things. We are the birthplace of several of the world's greatest inventions. We have one of the most beautiful shorelines in the entire United States. And we are, of course, the state that celebrities from Ol Blue Eyes to The Boss have called home.

Economic Stimulus Amounts To Central Planning

01/07/2009

That there will be a huge stimulus package in the early days of the Obama administration is a certainty. Nearly everyone thinks the government must do something drastic to, using President-elect Obama's word, jolt the economy into recovery. That something is deficit spending on infrastructure. But it's not as simple as it sounds.

From The Desk Of The Mayor

By Lakehurst Mayor Timothy Borsetti — 01/07/2009

LAKEHURST - Greetings. At our reorganization meeting on January 1, I had the privilege to announce the winners of our Holiday Lighting Contest.

From The Desk Of Congressman Chris Smith:

01/07/2009

NEW JERSEY - Congres sman Chris Smith, whose 4th Congressional District contains more than half of Fort Dix where the plotters conspired to kill U.S. service members last year, called the convictions of five men on conspiracy and weapons charges a blow to would-be terrorists here at home in the United States.

Manchester Public Meetings

01/07/2009

Manchester Board Of Education Manchester Council

Inside The Law

By Robert C. Shea, Esq. & Stacie A. Brustman, Esq. of R.C. Shea & Associates — 01/07/2009

In New Jersey, should an injured party assert that said injury is the result of the negligence of a public entity or public employee, chances are good that your claim will be governed by the New Jersey Tort Claims Act. In fact, if it is not so governed, it will be specifically indicated as such in the New Jersey Tort Claims Statute.

Spotlight On Business

01/07/2009

Sole E. Comfort & Footcare comes to Manchester as a full service, name brand shoe store located in Manchester Plaza on Route 70. Sole E. Comfort & Footcare has an experienced team to service the community in shoe fittings and much more. Their state-of-the-art facility includes a shoe repair shop with a professional show maker that is trained in orthopedic work and fabrications of all medications and a certified podiatrist on location. They will also have an on-site wellness room, providing consultation and customer privacy. For questions or more information, please call 732- 57-0200.

Wolfgang Puck's Kitchen

By Wolfgang Puck — 01/07/2009

Why don't more people cook pork - and not just as an everyday main course but as the star of an elegant meal? That makes perfect sense to me. Of course, I grew up in pork-loving Austria, where it was our main meat, widely available and inexpensive. Pork goulash, pork schnitzel, roast pork, pork sausages, pork with dumplings - I ate them all, and more.

January Calendar

01/07/2009

Sound News

01/07/2009

The majority of consumers seeking hearing health care services come through our doors with preconceived notions about what hearing aids should do for them. For most, they have waited many months or even years to do something about their hearing problem.

Whiting church to Host stroke and Osteoporosis screenings

01/07/2009

WHITING - Residents living in and around the Whiting community can be screened to reduce their risk of having a stroke. Life Line Screening Radiology will be at the Whiting United Methodist Church on February 12. The site is located at 55 Lacey Road in Whiting. Appointments will begin at 9 a.m.

Alzheimer's Association Announces caregiver Support Group Schedule

01/07/2009

NEW JERSEY - The Alzheimer's Association has announced the January schedule for Caregiver Support Group meetings. For additional information, please call the Alzheimer's Association, Greater New Jersey Chapter Caregiver Helpline at 1-800-883-1180.

Dear Pharmacist

Suzy Cohen, R. Ph. — 01/07/2009

QUESTION: Since my son left for college, I have developed the most insatiable cravings for sweets. It's so bad that I have to eat candy bars every day, and I've put on 20 pounds in two months. I'm very embarrassed, but I don't know how to stop myself. LA, Winter Park, Florida.

Community Medical Center Receives Accreditation

01/07/2009

OCEAN COUNTY - Community Medical Center, an affiliate of the Saint Barnabas Health Care System, has been awarded a threeyear term of accreditation in MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) and digital mammography as a result of a recent survey by the American College of Radiology (ACR).

Holisticare Hospice Recruits Volunteers

01/07/2009

OCEAN COUNTY - Holisticare Hospice, a hospice provider serving the Ocean County area, is looking for caring and dedicated individuals to volunteer their time working with our patients and their families. Services can include providing companionship, reading, writing letters or just providing an ear to listen.

Senior Helpers

01/07/2009

Aging. It's a fact of life. As we and our loved ones grow older, we hope for the opportunity to do so with not only a sound mind and body, but to be able to greet the twilight years with dignity and independence. Often, unforeseen circumstances occur, our care becomes a burden and decisions need to be made that were not originally considered.

The Lighthouse Restaurant

By Tom Geoffroy — 01/07/2009

When it comes to seafood, there is a genuine "pearl" right here in Jackson. The Lighthouse Restaurant is truly a hometown delight when it comes to dining on fresh seafood and much more. Owned and operated by Jackson residents, Jeff and Kathy Hoefler, the Lighthouse Restaurant consistently delights all who dine there.

Holy Family School

By Tom Geoffroy — 01/07/2009

Tucked away at 1141 East County Line Road in Lakewood, you will find a "pearl of great price." This jewel in children's education seems to be overlooked and waiting to be discovered. When you find such a jewel, it is worth investigating to see just how special and valuable it is right here in our midst.

ITAK Heati ng And Cooling

01/07/2009

ITAK Heating and Cooling has been serving thousands of satisfied customers throughout Monmouth and Ocean counties for over 15 years. Unlike most heating and cooling businesses, ITAK is truly a diversified company. ITAK specializes in forced hot air, hydronic hot water heat as well as steam heat.

Waterworld

By Stephanie Bruther — 01/07/2009

As the economy slows and gas prices soar, a lot of folks are spending more time at home lately. When your backyard becomes your vacation destination, you want it to look its best. Thus, the backyard pond and waterfall business continues to boom even as some other home improvement industries are slowing.

Bayville Auto Care

By Janice Wagner — 01/07/2009

No one would argue the fact that having a safe, dependable, running vehicle is a top priority on anyone's list, particularly in the shore area, and you should never compromise on the quality of service necessary to maintain it. This is one worry you can toss aside confidently when you become a customer of Bayville Auto Care.

The Law Offices Of Kenneth T. Palmer

By Lauren Puglisi — 01/07/2009

As of June 1, 2004, the Law Offices of Kenneth T. Palmer in downtown Lakehurst has been successfully thriving. The firm effectively provides quality legal representation in both civil and criminal litigation matters for members of the local and surrounding communities. The most notable practice areas offered at Kenneth T.

Jackson Hewitt Tax Service

By Tom Geoffroy — 01/07/2009

Each year, from January 1 to April 15, millions of Americans are thinking about filing their yearly tax returns. For some, this is a time of fear, trepidation, procrastination and confusion. For others, a time to set up an appointment for a short, painless interview with the friendly, knowledgeable people at Jackson Hewitt Tax Service and the job is done.

Garden State Scooters

By Donna Frances Madej — 01/07/2009

Gene Morton likes to keep his customers moving. And even though he's not a fitness instructor, he does help exercise an individual's ability to do many things that they weren't able to do and helps them move to the best of their ability. Morton is the owner of Garden State Scooters, an establishment that sells and services mobility products.

A&A Cabinets

By Tom Geoffroy — 01/07/2009

Spend a few moments with Al Reiser, president and owner of A&A Cabinets and you will see; this man is passionate about what he does. With his quick smile and disarming personality, you understand why he is so successful. Al loves his business and he loves people too.

Thatcher Realty

By Tom Geoffroy — 01/07/2009

ERNEST H. BARTSCH

01/07/2009

Ernest H. Bartsch, 86, of Whiting, died December 4 at home. Born in Hoboken, he lived in Dover before moving to Whiting 23 years ago. He served in the United States Army during WWII. He was a staff sergeant and a recipient of the Victory Medal also a Radio Operator in the Pacific Theater during WWII. He was a member of the American Legion, Dover.

VERNON S. DISE

01/07/2009

Vernon S. Dise, 84, of Whiting, Manchester, died December 6 at Community Medical Center, Toms River. Born in Zionsville, Pa., he lived in Philadelphia before moving to Whiting in 1992. He was employed as a plumber for Kirk Plumbing and Heating of Philadelphia for 25 years before his retirement in 1975. He served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II.

JESSE C. IRONS

01/07/2009

Jesse C. Irons, 82, of Manchester and a longtime resident of Toms River, passed away on December 4 at Community Medical Center in Toms River. Born in Lakewood, Jesse lived in Toms River most of his life before moving to Manchester in 2000. For 43 years, he was employed by Jersey Central Power and Light and then retired from Ocean County Road Department as a road inspector.

CATHERINE T. MATTHIES

01/07/2009

Catherine T. Matthies, 92, of Whiting, Manchester, passed away December 7 at Haven at Silverwoods. Mrs. Matthies was born in New York City and resided in Bronx, NY, Staten Island, NY and Micco, Fla. before moving to Whiting in 1995. She was a communicant of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, Whiting.

VIRGINIA A. MOORE

01/07/2009

Virginia A. Moore, 86, of Crestwood Village V, Whiting, Manchester, passed away December 8 at Community Medical Center, Toms River. Mrs. Moore was born in Arlington and lived in Allendale, North Arlington and Lyndhurst before moving to Whiting in 1978.

St. Stephen's Church To Host Winter White Wildlife

01/07/2009

WHITING - On January 15, the Episcopal Church Women of St. Stephen's will host a luncheon and present a documentary slide show that will feature polar bears, harp seal pups and the bald eagle.

Whiting Food Pantry And Clothes Tree Announce News For The New Year

01/07/2009

WHITING - On behalf of The Whiting Food Pantry and all of their volunteers and clients, they would like to wish all of you a belated merry Christmas and a happy New Year. In November, there was an increase of 35 percent in clients; they supplied food for 187 people and 104 families.

America's Keswick Announces New Events

01/07/2009

WHITING - America's Keswick, located at 601 Route 530 in Whiting, has announced their upcoming schedule. For more information, please call them at 732-350-1187 or 800-453- 7942. You can also visit their Web site at www. americaskeswick.org.