The JACKSON Times Vol. 18 - No. 51
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─Photos by Bob Vosseller (Left) Students of the Lakewood Estonian School perform to the music of the guitar by Ulle Bucholz. (Right) Ivan Khopity, joins his 3-year-old son Maksym sporting matching shirts in support for Ukraine people. By Bob Vosseller JACKSON –As disturbing news continues to be reported about Russia’s unprovoked invasion of the Ukraine, area organizations recently came together to show their support for that troubled nation. Members of the Lakewood Estonian Association, Latvian Community of New Jersey and New Jersey Lithuanian
Community assembled for an evening of Baltic culture, solidarity and support. The fundraiser was held at the Lakewood Estonian House based in Jackson. The evening showcased cultural pride t h roug h d a nce a nd song. Speeches were given in support of the people of the Ukraine and noted the injustice they are facing.
Another cultural aspect of the evening’s event was the menu of food which included native specialties such as borscht (beet soup), st uf fed cab bage with potatoes, kielbasa with sauerkraut and pierogies, cepelinai (large potato dumplings) with sour cream, plus meatballs with mushroom gravy. The event began with
the American anthem and continued with the “Kepurine” a welcome dance by the Lithuanian folk dance group Viesala. Members included Livita Makseliene, Kamile Makselyte and Loreta Mastauskiene of Jackson and Simona Jasinskas of Toms River. They were each dressed in traditional attire. Makselyte shared her (Ukraine - See Page 14)
Established Leaders Win Primary Election
By Chris Lundy JERSEY SHORE As both political sides get more and more extreme every year, the trend was bucked in the primary election where established incumbents bested their challengers. The primar y race decides who is going to be on the ballot in November from the
two main political parties. This year, JerseyShoreOnline focused on some of the more heated races that impacted Ocean and Monmouth counties. The results in this article are based on preliminary counts. It takes weeks to certify elections. However, in each case, the margin of victory is so large
that there is no way to mistake the winner.
Split Republican Party Ocean County’s Republicans have been divided lately, which is dangerous for the party since this is the strongest GOP headquarters in the state. Former leader George Gilmore had been convicted of tax fraud but
was pardoned on President Donald Trump’s last day in office. By all accounts, he still holds sway in the party, if not in an official capacity. Frank Holman currently runs the county Republicans, but it is general knowledge that this will change. T he cou nt y committee is made up of scores of people from
each party whose job it is to field candidates. In the primary election, residents chose wh ich me mb e r s of t hei r neig hborhood would be on that committee. The committee will then determine the next leader. It is said to be between Gilmore and Sheriff Michael Mastronardy, who was
(Elections - See Page 14)
June 11, 2022
Realtors Oppose ‘Open House’ Sign Ordinance
By Bob Vosseller JACKSON –An ordinance that would require someone selling a home to get a survey and pay a fee to have an open house sign on their property was tabled during a recent council meeting. The ordinance prompted a number of people, most being non-residents involved in the realty business, to come to the podium to thank the governing body for tabling the measure. They were critical of the ordinance, calling it a violation of the
Constitution. They said it would impair their industry and homeowners seeking to sell their homes. They said that at most the ordinance could be revised or simply eliminated. Prior to the meeting, T he Jack son Times spoke with Ken Freeman from the Nexus Board of Realtors, who is also associated with the New Jersey Board of Realtors. “Look at Toms River, look at here (Jackson) now, everything is income generated for the most
(Realtors - See Page 4)
Resident Asks For Help Against Speeders By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – Drivers in a particular neighborhood are consistently exceeding the speed limit according to a resident who recently brought her safety concerns to the mayor and council. Resident Elzbieta Borowski of West Lake Court said she was very concerned about an ongoing problem of speeding on her block. She pleaded with the governing body and police to get involved. “I need your help,” Borowski said. “I have lived in my house here for 22 years and in the last year and a half, I have noticed on our street, that has a speed limit of 25 miles per hour, we have speeding drivers coming through. We are on a cul-de-sac. I went to the Jackson Police Department and asked for help. “My husband once reported a speeding driver and I filed a summons because one of the drivers passed a school bus that my daughter was getting out of and could have killed her,” she said. “You (Speeders - See Page 5)
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