Manchester Division Of Emergency Services Employee Spotlight

MANCHESTER – Manchester Township Emergency Services has decided to provide their diligent staff with the opportunity to introduce themselves to whom they serve! They will display a spotlight for our employees every month so you can learn about who we are. This month they’ll highlight EMT Alan Skolkin.

Alan joined the Manchester Township Emergency Services as an EMT in June of 2021. He is a full-time member in the Division of Medical Services.

Prior to joining Manchester, Alan was an EMT for RWJ Barnabas Health in Hamilton where he currently works as a per diem. He earned his EMT certification in August of 2020 after being a volunteer with Jackson Township EMS. He also currently spends time at Freehold EMS as a per diem EMT.

Currently, Alan is in his sixth year in the Army National Guard where he is an Intelligence Analyst, which he holds a Combat Life Saver certification.

One of his co-workers describe Alan as “a dedicated EMT and a great friend who always strives to better himself as a provider and as a person. He is always willing to help and does it with a smile on his face.”

You can find Alan shredding the mountains on the east coast or moshing to his favorite live bands.

Crestwood Village

MANCHESTER – Crestwood Village 3

Residents Club will hold an Italian dinner event on February 18 from 3 to 6 p.m. at Unity Hall, 250 Schoolhouse Road, Whiting. Cost is $15 per person. BYOB. Included: pasta, meatballs, salad, bread, dessert, coffee, tea, soda and water. Tickets on sale at Unity Hall on Monday and Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. No refunds unless cancelled. For any questions, call 732-993-7100.

Vendors Sought For Spring Cra Fair Fundraiser

MANCHESTER – On March 18 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., there will be a craft fair at the Manchester Branch of the Ocean County Library. The Friends of the Manchester Branch are looking for vendors with unique gift and craft items to sell. The cost to become a vendor is only $15 per one five-foot table. The money earned by the Friends that day will come entirely from vendor fees collected. Vendors will keep all amounts made from their sales.

If you would like to help support the Friends of the Manchester Branch by selling your items, call Pat Saley at 908-930-6143. The event will take place rain or shine since it is being held indoors. All proceeds from this event will go toward enhancing programming and extending the ability to meet other needs of the Manchester Branch Library.

The Manchester Branch of the Ocean County Library is located at 21 Colonial Drive in Manchester Township.

Expect Moderate Noise is Month From Joint Base

By Alyssa Riccardi

LAKEHURST – If you happen to hear loud booms in the area, it’s the soldiers training at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst (JBMDL).

Every month, JBMDL releases their “Noise Level Calendar” so residents know when to expect mild or severe noise. This is to deter calls to local 911 dispatchers. The calendar is labeled with three different levels of noise: slight noise, moderate noise and abundant noise.

For the month of February, a majority of days are scheduled for “moderate noise.” Some key days to look out for are February 18 and 19 which are scheduled for “high noise.” Additionally, February 12 is scheduled for “low noise.” Noise levels are subject to change without notice due to training requirements and weather, JBMDL said.