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Allentown resident sees self-interest in letter-writer’s efforts
The recent letter to the editor from Wil Borkowski, as well as his numerous comments at several town council meetings, precipitates this letter. Mr. Borkowski seems to be very agitated by the proposed municipal parking lot behind 3, 5 and 7 South Main St. property. Rather, he is very interested in having the parking lot…
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Inhalant use is a silent, preventable epidemic
A s the headlines concentrate on prescription drug abuse, let’s not forget that inhalant use is a cheap, legal and easy way that young people get high. Just recently, a 14-year-old in Oregon died from inhaling helium. Inhalant use has become a silent epidemic. Why? Parents are out of the loop. Children discuss it and…
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Reader: Cartoon in poor taste, column
I find the recent cartoon intimating Gov. Chris Christie as one who creates disunity, maintains stereotypes, and spreads no joy through the region in very poor taste. So let me get this straight — unless you agree with a radical left-wing agenda, you are creating disunity? You claim that traditional marriage is a stereotype? Marriage…
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County project’s loose ends leave park, lake inaccessible
Allentown waits for county to restore borough recreation area to usable state BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer ALLENTOWN — Instead of having gone fishin’ like they would have liked, borough residents Chad and Tom Levanduski came to the Borough Council meeting March 13 to inquire why Allentown Lake is still closed for fishing and other…
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Historic Commission to reduce membership
BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent MILLSTONE — Because of the difficulties of achieving a quorum, the number of members of the Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) will be reduced from nine to seven regular members. “We reduced the size to make it easier to get a quorum,” HPC Chairwoman Joann Kelty said. “With people being as busy…
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Nutritionist’s book nudges Americans toward whole new diet
Author eager to help people make better food choices BYAMY ROSEN Staff Writer Copyright © Environmental Working Group. www.ewg.org. Reprinted with permission. Graphic adaptation by Karen Kesten/Greater Media Newspapers I t is no secret that many Americans don’t have the healthiest diets, especially compared to those of other countries. Often consisting of highly processed, unnatural…
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Cream Ridge Golf Course reopens under new management
New leadership takes reins after bid award challenge BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent The Cream Ridge Golf Course (CRGC) in Upper Freehold — shuttered since the end of 2011 — is under new management and is open for business. The new operators are Bob and Linda Kraft of Meticulous Landscaping Inc., Waretown. “We’re very excited by…
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Wild horses couldn’t keep Norwegians away
Young horse prodigy ‘Wild’ Willie Horzepa hosts international equestrian team BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer Heidi Hanson (l) receives instruction from championship rider Wilhemina “Willie” Horzepa as she, along with fellow students from the Norwegian Equestrian Team, participate in a three-day clinic hosted by Horzepa at her family farm in Millstone. SCOTT FRIEDMAN I t…
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