Vol. 23 - No. 8
In This Week’s Edition
THE MANCHESTER
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Community News! Don’t miss what’s happening in your town. Pages 10-15.
Kids Coloring Raffle Page 8.
From Your Government Officials Page 9.
Dr. Izzy’s Sound News Page 18.
Dear Pharmacist Page 19.
Inside The Law Page 21.
Classified Ads Page 25.
Wolfgang Puck Page 31.
FLYING TIGER TURNS 106
By Sara Grillo WHITING – It’s not every day a tiger turns 106 – a Flying Tiger that is. A su n ny room at Aristacare at Whiting where Bill Laun lives was packed with his friends from the community who came out to celebrate the milestone, as well as two service members from Fort Dix and fellow veterans from Whiting VFW Post #8745. Marcy Viano, who works at Aristacare, said around 90 people were expected to show up to his June 4 birthday party, and a separate BBQ just for residents would be thrown at a later date. “Everybody has a day in the sun – this is his day,” said Viano. Flying Tigers is a n ick na me for what was borne out of the 1st American Volunteer Group of the Chinese Air Force during World War II, made up (Tiger - See Page 16)
Borough Hall Remodeled
–Photo by Jennifer Peacock The Lakehurst Borough Hall has been updated. By Jennifer Peacock L A K E H U R ST – Borough Hall got a makeover. Built in 1913, the Borough Hall that sits on Union Avenue was the original town hall…for Manchester. The land was purchased from money received from the sale of a farm, and
–Photo by Sara Grillo Bill Laun celebrated his 106th birthday on June 4 and received two special gifts.
OCEAN COUNTY ADDS TERRORISM TO HAZARD PLAN By Sara Grillo TOMS RIVER – As Ocean County gears up to renew its Multi-Jurisdictional All-Hazard Mitigation Plan in 2019, two kick-off meetings were held in Toms River and Manahawkin for local officials to learn about the process and provide feedback about specific hazards affecting their towns.
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The meetings were run by Sarah Bowen of Michael Baker International, the engineering firm tasked with developing the county’s new hazard plan. The firm also assisted the county with its plan back in 2014. Bowen said they are off to an early start. The plan needs to be updated every five years, and (Plan - See Page 5)
With the
–Photo by Sara Grillo Sarah Bowen from Michael Baker International talks to a room full of local officials about the county’s Hazard Plan.
contract for the building’s construction was awarded to LeRoy H. Richmond of Lakewood for $3,586. When Lakehurst was incorporated in 1921, the building became the borough’s government center. It was unclear how much work has been (Hall - See Page 23)
Manchester Gears Up For Summer Season
By Jennifer Peacock MANCHESTER – Manchester Township will start its summer season off right with its annual Manchester Day celebration at Harry Wright Lake, starting at 2 p.m. on June 24 with fireworks at dusk. The rain date is June 25. Thousands of people each year attend this celebration. There is a full schedule of events slated throughout the day. Both children and adults will enjoy a number of rides, as well as enjoy food and snacks from various food vendors that will be in attendance. Craft and vendor tables will line the park, offering their wares to attendants. Games and contests such as a limbo contest,
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