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Gingerbread program slated at Walnford
The Monmouth County Park System will offer “Gingerbread, an American Fa- vorite” 1-4 p.m. Dec. 10 and 11 at Historic Walnford, Upper Freehold. Gingerbread, one of the foods often associated with early American cooking, will be explored. Find out where the ingredients came from and how it was prepared and baked. To learn more, visit…
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Riding the rails with Santa
DINNIGAN’S DIVERSIONS LIZZ DINNIGAN My 4-year-old, Casey, is terrified of Santa. We have tried several ways of getting him more comfortable around “that big, red guy.” We’ve eaten breakfast at a chain restaurant while Santa greeted diners (Casey disappeared under the table), we waited on a LONG line to gently place Casey on Santa’s lap…
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Battle for TV remote never ends
ARE WE THERE YET LORI CLINCH Television time around the male-dominated Clinch household is always a contest. I enjoy romantic comedies, they like football. While I prefer home-decorating shows, legal dramas and your average murder mystery, they prefer, well —football. Sadly, we’re not just limited to football games. We get to watch in-depth analyses, top…
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PETA: Spare a turkey, make it a vegan Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is a time for celebration, not cruelty. Here are five reasons to spare a turkey and enjoy a vegan feast instead: 1. Turkeys are gentle birds that like having their feathers stroked and gobbling along to music. Poultry scientist Tom Savage says, “I’ve always viewed turkeys as smart animals with personality and character, and…
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Cooperation needed to improve streetscape
Right now, there is a great momentum to get Allentown’s downtown streetscape improved. Both Republicans and Democrats are obsessed with getting results and getting them yesterday. Improved community organization, and communication, no matter how weak at the present time, will not solve the problem of the deteriorated look of the downtown. You have to have…
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State urges motorists to drive with caution during breeding season
More white-tailed deer are on the roadways with the arrival of the fall breeding season. Motorists should remain alert for deer, especially during the morning and evening commutes when visibility may be poor and deer activity is likely to be higher, according to a press release from the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). “White-tailed deer…
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Public advised to report any signs of deer with virus
Disease can be transmitted to livestock but not to people The state Department of Environmental Protection’s Division of Fish and Wildlife is advising people in west-central New Jersey to be alert for white-tailed deer that wildlife biologists believe are experiencing symptoms of epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EHD). The disease, a localized virus that spreads among deer…
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Enjoy your turkey, even if it’s killing our planet
CODA GREG BEAN Maybe today you’re rushing around to finish shopping for the Thanksgiving dinner you’re cooking for the family this week, and the thorniest issue on your mind is how to get the bird out of the oven at the same time the mashed potatoes are ready. Maybe you’re visiting friends or family for…
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Thanksgiving eve service scheduled
The Upper Freehold Baptist Church, 270 David Station Road, Imlaystown, invites residents to a Thanksgiving eve service to be held 7 p.m. Nov. 23 at the Old Yellow Meeting House, 70 Meeting House Road, Upper Freehold Township. Those attending should bring a flashlight and dress warmly. For more information, call the Rev. Staton Bentley at…
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