The MANCHESTER Times Vol. 27 - No. 32
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Manchester Remembers Vets, Especially Those Who Made Their Home Here
November 20, 2021
Kevin’s Kids Drive Returns To Help Santa Visit Manchester Children
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–Photo courtesy Manchester Schools The Kevin’s Kids Drive is returning to the Manchester School District this holiday season. Here is a scene of last year’s setup to organize all the items donated prior to distribution.
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─Photo By Bob Vosseller Naval Science Instructor 1st Sgt. Tim Hinger, retired U.S. Marine Corps, provides the closing remarks at this year’s Manchester Township High School Veterans Recognition Ceremony at the high school auditorium. By Bob Vosseller MANCHESTER – Amid a large audience of residents, parents, st udents, public officials and staff, was a senior couple who rarely miss the annual Veterans Day ceremony hosted by the
Manchester Township High School. Ha rold a nd Ellie Kravetz were there once again to listen to the music and speakers. Harold Kravitz is 98 years old and a World War II veteran who served in China-Burma.
“There are only nine of us left out of 3,000 of Merrill’s Marauders.” “So far, so good,” Ellie Kravetz said, noting her husband’s strong spirit despite approaching his centennial birthday in a few years. Merrill’s Marauders
was named after Frank Dow Merrill, a U.S. Army general best remembered for his command of the Marauders which were officially the 5307th Composite Unit (provisional). The Marauders were (Vets - See Page 4)
Manchester Woman Seeks Kidney Donor
By Bob Vosseller MANCHESTER – Tow nship resident and retired educator Camille Licandro is battling a debilitating disease and needs help. T he 67-yea r- old mother and grandmother is suffering f rom ch ron ic k idney disease. “I have
lived a good life. I am married with two beautiful children who have blessed me with four grandchildren,” she said. “My beautiful daughter, Nicole, has given me two intelligent, good look ing and active boys. My son, Joey, a fi rst respond-
er for the Brick Fire Department and Brick Water Rescue, blessed me with two beautiful grand-daughters who are also intelligent and active. My grandchildren range in age from 6 to 13 and I wish more than anything to watch them grow and accomplish the many things
destiny has planned for them.” Licandro was originally from the Bronx. She and her family moved to Brick in the 1980s. “There I found my calling when I signed up as a substitute Teacher’s Aide in the Brick school system. After about one week of sub-
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bing, I was offered a full-time position assisting handicapped / classified children and remained in the Brick system for 25 years doing the same job.” “I loved help i ng t hese ch ild ren through the years and was truly blessed. It (Donor - See Page 5)
By Bob Vosseller MANCHESTER – Nearly four decades have gone by since a township first grade teacher unknowingly began what has become a wonderful and much
appreciated Christmas tradition. The teacher asked her class, “W hat is Santa Claus going to bring you on Christmas Eve?” The answer from (Kids - See Page 4)
Officials: Senior Communities Should Govern Selves, Not Trenton
By Chris Lundy TRENTON – Gov. Phil Murphy vetoed the common interest community bill, S-2261, which some say would have led the way to removing age restrictions from senior communities. The language in the bill is fairly neutral, and does not mention age discrimination at all. However, it’s the direction it came from that has officials concerned. The bill passed both houses before it was struck down by an Absolute Veto on November 8. It’s called the “New Jersey Common Interest Ownership Act.” (Senior - See Page 9)
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