Vol. 24 - No. 51
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Government Page 9.
Community News! Don’t miss what’s happening in your town.
Pages 10-17.
Dr. Izzy’s Sound News
Fire Safety For Those With Hearing Loss
Page 20.
By Chris Lundy LAKEHURST – After a widespread mold problem last summer, Lakehurst Elementary School needed new ceilings, new supplies, and a whole lot more. Now that it’s been open for a few months, there was one thing that was glaringly missing. Staff members had b oug ht some f lags from hardware stores, but they were the tiny ones you might see on lawns. They didn’t have proper flags. Board of Education member Deborah Pease mentioned the problem to her aunt and uncle, (Flags - See Page 5)
–Photos by Chris Lundy (Above) Sixth grade teacher Dina Nagy installs a new flag. (Below) Alyssa Peters’ pre-kindergarten class just sang “The Star Spangled Banner” in honor of their new flag. They are posing with Bob and Darlene Scheiderman and Board of Education member Deborah Pease.
Dear Pharmacist
Colon Cancer Grows Faster With Sugary Drinks
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Inside The Law Page 23.
Business Directory
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Wolfgang Puck Page 35.
By Jennifer Peacock MANCHESTER – The township has awarded a 3-year contract of $370,560 to Water Treatment Technology, based in Westminster, Colorado, for radium removal at the Holly Oaks facility. Those wells on the township’s eastern side were shut down last summer. Well 8 had elevated levels of radium, and 7, near Well 8, was shut down after the most recent round of state testing. The Holly Oaks Treatment Facility was built back in the 1960s. “It was taken off line last year after slightly elevated radium levels. The well could have continued to be kept in operation for up to a year without treatment, but the township chose to follow the most conservative path and take it offline until permanent treatment could be put in place,” Director of Public Works Al Yodakis said. “The contamination is a naturally occurring element which is somewhat common for shallower wells in Ocean County. Several surrounding towns are also using the same or similar treatment.” Radium is a naturally occurring radioactive metal found in trace amounts in rocks, soil and groundwater. Guidelines allow for less than 5 pCi/L. Well 8 has tested within state limits for the last decade. However, the state testing July 10, 2018, found that Well 8’s rolling annual average exceeded what the state allows. The township immediately closed both wells. Yodakis further explained. “We can’t (Treatment - See Page 5)
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Classifieds
| April 27, 6, 2019 | October 2018
Radium Treatment Plan Started For Two Wells
Letters Page 8.
FOR BREAKING NEWS
Students Meet The Model Of A Modern Major General
By Jennifer Peacock MANCHESTER – Elementary school students were recently treated to a visit from a local major general, who shared stories from his career. Major General John Gordy II, Commander, U.S.
Air Force Expeditionary Center, JBMDL, visited the students at Manchester Township Elementary School. He donned his flight suit and took questions from the students. “General Gordy spoke to our school communi-
ty about his military adventures and how our Medal of Honor Traits come into play every day in life. He talked about the traits of sacrifice, commitment, courage, integrity, citizenship (Students - See Page 4)
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