“Character Does Matter”

LAKEHURST – Lakehurst Board of Education member, Joel Merkin, helped provide a positive, influential opportunity for Lakehurst Elementary School’s 7th and 8th graders on June 9. He invited New Jersey State Police Trooper Alina Guiterrez Spies, to school, to speak to the students about character.

Her presentation honored Travis Manion, who was killed by a sniper trying to save a fellow Marine. Travis Manion illustrated great perseverance, honor, dignity and self-respect. Trooper Spies was also in the military and proved that with inner strength, one can overcome any obstacle in life if you believe in yourself.

With support, endurance and diligence one can achieve personal life goals. The lessons and examples provided by Trooper Guiterrez-Spies reached the Lakehurst students in a profound and intentional manner which provided them with a positive mindset towards building confidence and self-respect. These are skills and important character traits needed to become successful in life.

Crestwood Village 6 Indoor Flea Market

WHITING – Crestwood Village 6 is hosting an Indoor Flea Market on September 30 from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Table set up will be on September 29 from 3 to 7 p.m. Located at 6 Congasia Road Whiting, Deerfield Hall Clubhouse.

Interior tables are $12 each. Wall tables are $15 each (total of 52 tables). Tables for sale for Village 6 residents only until end of July, then open to all other vendors.

Breakfast and lunch items will be available for sale. There will be raffles and a silent auction. Contact Julie Sutton at 732-849-5363 (leave your name and phone number if you want a table).

Atlantic City Bus Trip

MANCHESTER – Join AristaCare of Manchester for a community trip to Atlantic City Tropicana Casino on June 28.

Bus departs at 9 a.m. from ShopRite parking lot, Corral 11 in front of Chase bank, and return at 5:45 p.m. Tickets are $35 with $20 back to each ticket holder in free play.

To reserve a spot, call Layla at 732-6571800.