The MANCHESTER Times Vol. 27 - No. 42
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–Photos By Bob Vosseller Members of the Manchester Township School District’s Gospel Chorus join their advisor Claire Rutz in song.
–Photo courtesy Annette Diaz Annette Diaz owns a Park-Model, which is a permanent structure and difficult to move.
By Bob Vosseller MANCHESTER – For a little over a half century, the School District has observed the work and contributions of Dr. Martin Luther
By Stephanie Faughnan MANCHESTER – People rarely voice their objections when the Ocean County Commissioners announce plans to expand open space. Many see the promise of open space as a means of avoiding overdevelopment in their communities.
King Jr. and that legacy continued this year, inside the high school auditorium. The event is believed to be the longest continually running tribute in
New Jersey and among the longest in the country. It began the year after Dr. King’s assassination and was coordinated by chorus founder, Queen Can-
non, with the support of Manchester Schools. Cannon was a teacher and guidance counselor in Manchester for 35 years and currently (King - See Page 4)
(Residents - See Page 8)
Borough Remembers Councilman Lowe
By Bob Vosseller LAKEHURST – The mayor, cou ncil and borough residents are remembering Council-
man Gary L. Lowe as a family man, dedicated to his community. Lowe, 54, died on January 22. He served
as a police sergeant for the Lakehurst Police depar tment prior to retiring. He was born in Portsmouth, Virginia
COVID Lawsuit Protection Proposed Again
By Chris Lundy BERKELEY – At the Holiday City at Carefree clubhouse, you can hear soft talking and the clack of billiard balls from the pool room, and in the library, there’s just one patron quietly reading. The pool is closed, of course, and no one is outside in the winter weather. But even this mild activity is more than anyone expected in spring of 2020. That was when everything shut down due to the coronavirus. It took some time before these common interest
communities started to re-open, and even now there’s a concern besides COVID-19. If someone contracts the virus, could they sue the senior development? Could they sue the trustees – as a board and individually? In this litigious society, it doesn’t matter if you can prove that you caught the virus at the clubhouse or not. The lawsuit would be devastating financially either way. There was a brief reprieve last year. A law enacted on June 30, 2021 provided legal immunity (COVID - See Page 5)
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and resided in Virginia Beach before moving to the borough more than 40 years ago, according to his obituary. Lowe served in the U.S. Ma r i ne Cor ps from 1991-1995. He completed two tours in Okinawa and was a member of St. John’s Roman Catholic church in Lakehurst. He was a member of the Park Rod and Gun Club of Manchester Township and always l i ke d t he out do or s since he was a child. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and will be remembered for his devotion to his family.
–Photo By Bob Vosseller Lakehurst Councilman Gary Lowe (left) was sworn in for a new term on council on January 1. Lowe is survived by his wife Amy, his sons Gary Jr and Carter of La kehu r st a nd t wo daughters Claudia of Missouri and Desirae of Lakehurst. He also leaves behind three brothers, James and his wife Mie of Whiting,
Ray and his wife Tricia of Toms River and three grandchildren, Sean, Eli, Acen and many nieces, nephews and other relatives. A private funeral mass was held at the Brigadier General William C. (Lowe - See Page 5)
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