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Vol. 23 - No. 2
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| April 29, 2017
Cathedral Of The Air Continues To Soar
Community News! Don’t miss what’s happening in your town. Pages 10-15.
Letters To The Editor Page 8.
From Your Government Officials Page 9.
Doctor Izzy People Are More Satisfied Than Ever With Their Hearing Instrument
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Dear Pharmacist How Popular Medications Wipe Out Folate And Lead To Depression
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Dear Joel Page 21.
Inside The Law Estate Planning For Blended Families
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Classified Ads Page 23.
Wolfgang Puck Page 31.
By Jennifer Peacock LAKEHURST – A place designed for regular worship for Catholic, Protestant, and even Jewish military personnel hosts only weddings, funerals, and baptisms now. The Navy Lakehurst Historical Society holds its meeting in the Norman-Gothic cathedral too. And a service honoring chaplains who gave their lives to save others is held there every year. The Cathedral of the Air was the idea of American Legionnaire G i l l Robb Wi l son , who was the Legion’s national chaplain. The project was approved in 1929 and ground broke three years later. In 1933, the cathedral structure was completed and its fi rst (Soar - See Page 4)
–Photos by Jennifer Peacock (Above) The Cathedral of the Air’s structure was completed in the early 1930s. Stained glass windows were installed from its completion through the 1950s. (Right) The cathedral has hosted Roman Catholic, Protestant and Jewish services.
LAKEHURST ADOPTS BUDGET, PROTEST VOTE MADE
By Jennifer Peacock LAKEHURST – The borough’s $4.1 million budget was approved, but one line item in it caused one council member to vote against it. Municipal accountant William E. Antonides, Jr. of William E. Antonides and Company, an accounting company in Freehold, said residents will see a slight increase in their municipal tax rate, from $1.70 per $100
assessed valuation to $1.72. The average taxpayer who owns a house valued at $159,422 will see a $32 jump in municipal taxes, from $2,710 to $2,742. The issue for some council members was $36,000 slated for the Lakehurst Volunteer Fire Department. Officials are asking for an audit of the department. They said they want to ensure proper records are being kept, because
any problems will ultimately be the borough’s – and the taxpayers’ – responsibility. Councilwoman Pat r icia Hodges ke pt
her promise that she would vote against the 2017 Lakehurst municipal budget if the $36,000 remained. The (Budget - See Page 5)
Hindenburg 80th Anniversary Events To Be Held SEE PAGE 4
Speeding Draws Resident’s Complaint
By Jennifer Peacock MANCHESTER – One resident said Green Acres and Holly Hill roads remind him of racetracks, not quiet residential streets. Resident Charles Morgan brought his complaints to the township council to ask what will be done to deter speeders down these residential roads. “There is no quality of life with people speeding through there,” Morgan said at the April 10 council meeting. Green Acres Road is the main entrance into Holly Oaks development, perpendicular to Route 70. Council President Samuel Fusaro said potholes (Speeding - See Page 7)
–Photo by Jennifer Peacock