The MANCHESTER Times Vol. 27 - No. 52
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–Photo courtesy Jackson Elk Lodge 2744 Chariot Riders leader Linda Fazio stands beside her staff, riders and horses at their camp based in Manchester Township during a recent visit by members of Jackson Elks Lodge 2744 who recently presented the equestrian therapy organization with a nice donation. By Bob Vosseller MANCHESTER – A local organization is back in the saddle and providing veterans and those with special needs an opportunity to improve their outlook on life through riding horses. Chariot Riders Inc.
Execut ive Di rector Linda Fazio said, “we have been providing these programs continuously since 1985.” The group’s mission is to assist individuals with physical, cognitive and/or emotional challenges to reach their fullest potential.
Fazio said the group emphasizes ability - not disability - for everyone. The non-profit organization’s website notes that it offers a variety of programs for able bodied riders. It is accredited by the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship
International (PATH). “Our facility is located here in Manchester and we service individuals as well as public and private schools. In addition to our lesson program, we also offer equestrian camps, in house and off premises (Riding - See Page 7)
High School Trio Receive National Awards
By Bob Vosseller MANCHESTER – A trio of teen students at the township’s high school recently won the National Center for Women and Information Technology (NCWIT) award for Aspirations in Computing (AiC). MTHS students Sar-
ah Smith and Lyndsey Vigna received the National NCWIT Award fo r A s pi r a t io n s i n Computing (AiC) while Hailey Sales received an Affiliate Honorable Mention Award. The awards, powered by the NCWIT, recognize 9th-12th grade women, genderqueer,
or non-binary students for their computing-related achievements and interests, as part of an effort to encourage a diverse range of students to choose careers in technology. All award recipients were chosen from more than 3,500 applicants and from all 50 states
in the U.S. including Wa sh i ng t o n , D.C., Guam, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, U.S. overseas military bases, and Canada. They were chosen for their outstanding aptitude and aspirations in technology and computing as demonstrated by their com-
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puting experience, computing-related act ivit ies, leadership experience, tenacity in the face of barriers to access, and plans for postsecondary education. Recognition for each recipient means not only being recognized (Awards - See Page 4)
By Bob Vosseller and Chris Lundy MANCHESTER – The Township Council is considering crafting an ordinance that would strengthen the 55+ requirement of senior communities. Every senior homeowner association has bylaws that require someone living there to be of a certain age. However, as anyone living in those neighborhoods will tell you, there are always people who break the r ule. The associations sometimes have difficulty enforcing those rules. Berkeley Tow nsh ip
recently passed an ordinance that would allow the town to enforce these regulations. Manchester resident Judy Noonan sent a copy of Berkeley’s ord i na nce to Ma nchester Business Administrator Brandon Umba. Noonan used to be a councilwoman in Berkeley, but she moved out of the town before this ordinance was written. She noted the lang u age of d i f fe r e nt homeowners’ associations in Manchester and cautioned the governing body about the use (55+ - See Page 4)
Campground Residents Have To Move In May
By Stephanie Faughnan MANCHESTER – In preparation for the upcoming sale, Surf and Stream Campground owners want all personal property removed from their land by May 23, 2022. However, it’s the underlying message of the directive that warrants particular concern. The short notice leaves more than 100 people scrambling for a place to live. Barry Bielat, Managing Member and spokesperson for the campgrounds said he arranged for personal hand-delivery of the notices to those on site. He also emailed notices and is in the process of informing other “campers” of the date of the shutdown by regular mail. Bielat maintains there are no permanent (Residents - See Page 5)
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