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November 6, 2021
New Video Cameras To Be Installed At Lake
By Bob Vosseller LAKEHURST – The 99th Readiness Division served as hosts of the Army Reserve’s second Brigade “Ranger Challenge” recently. The event involved U.S. Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) cadets from multiple colleges and universities across the northeastern United States including Princeton, Rutgers, Drexel, Scranton, Seton Hall, Fordham, St. Johns, Temple, UPITT and UMASS. T he c omp et it ion evaluated basic warrior tasks and military knowledge to determine the top ROTC team of the challenge within the 2nd Brigade. The Ranger Challenge tested cadets mentally and physically while
By Bob Vosseller LAKEHURST – Mayor Harry Robbins said he expected video cameras to arrive after November 11 for added security at Lake Horicon. Discussion of the purchase began following the vandalism of new bathroom facilities at Lake Horicon in September. The cost of the three cameras is $10,000. One would be located at the lake while the other two would be based at Borough Hall on Union Avenue. Councilman Gary Lowe reported that materials have been ordered and received concerning repairing the vandalized metal bathrooms at the Lake; the cost of those materials was $450. “We have to winterize the bathrooms which are currently still in service,” Lowe added. He explained that this was necessary so that the pipes don’t freeze. The bathrooms are not open in the winter, and with the water not running it could result with the pipes being frozen. (Lake - See Page 9)
K-9 Officer Retires
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–Photos courtesy Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst More than 500 ROTC cadets take part in the Army Reserve’s second Brigade “Ranger Challenge” at the Joint Base recently.
Halloween Parade Provides Another Nightmare On Main Street
By Bob Vosseller TOMS R IVER – Thousands flocked to watch - or be in - this year’s 82nd Annual Halloween Parade that haunted the downtown area. According to Toms River folklore, the first parade was held on October 31, 1919, sponsored by Toms River Fire Company No. 1. This year’s parade which returned
after a year’s absence due to the pandemic, kicked off with two police motorcycles followed by an Ocean County Sheriff ’s Office vehicle and Toms River Mayor Maurice “Mo” Hill and Police Chief Mitchell A. Little. The traditions of this parade go –Photos By Bob Vosseller far beyond the marchers, f loats, bands, and various groups that come These young ladies enjoy a ride on a float (Parade - See Page 5) during the 82nd Annual Halloween Parade.
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–Photo by Bob Vosseller Manchester K-9 Officer Storm was recently honored by Township Mayor Robert Hudak (at right) for his six years of service to the community’s police department. The German Shepherd was present with his partner Officer Marc Micciulla, (at left) as the mayor read a proclamation honoring the K-9 officer. By Bob Vosseller MANCHESTER – Upon the retirement of K-9 Officer Storm, he was honored by the governing body for be-
ing a good boy. The black German Shepherd was present for the award along with his partner Officer Marc (K-9 - See Page 7)
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