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An Eagle for wood ducks
Scout builds nesting houses in the Assunpink BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer Boy Scout Matt Reilly, 16, of Allentown received his Eagle Scout rank in a court of honor ceremony Sept. 29 at the Allentown Presbyterian Church in Allentown. ALLENTOWN — Matt Reilly became an “Eagle” for helping the wood ducks. The 16-year-old borough resident…
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Protector of America’s wilds
Conservation photographer from Millstone creates book of National Park images BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer Millstone’s landscape inspired native Ian Shive to venture into the American backcountry and start shooting to defend the wilderness. Ian Shive, a Millstone native and conservationist photographer, recently published a book called “The National Parks: Our American Landscape.” At 31…
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Female jockey making great strides
Millstone resident one of four women racing at Monmouth Park BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer Riding racehorses is an exciting and dangerous game, with few female players. Jockey Deirdre Panas walks her Millstone farm with That’s A No No, a horse she raced to win at New York’s Belmont Park and Saratoga Race Course and…
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Most NJASK test scores improving
Millstone will have to refocus elementary curriculum BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer Millstone Township School District’s director of curriculum and instruction said the district has bragging rights to last school year’s state test results. During a presentation at the Sept. 28 Board of Education meeting, Laura Vetere, curriculum and instruction director, said 59 students in…
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Riding High Farm celebrates 30 years
Beef and Beer’ fundraiser hosted in therapeutic riding center’s honor Oct. 16 BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer It’s been 30 years since a Brooklyn couple and their family moved to Upper Freehold and started a horseback-riding center for people with disabilities. JEFF GRANIT staff Erin Kelly, 10, of Allentown, demonstrates good balance as she rides…
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Equine liability seminar to be held
The New Jersey Horse Council (NJHC) will host an equine liability seminar 6-8 p.m. Oct. 15 at Rick’s Saddle Shop, in the Cream Ridge section of Upper Freehold. Attorney Patricia Ratner will conduct the seminar and focus on liability and insurance coverage issues, including discussion of cases that have interpreted the Liability Act. The event…
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Driving clinic at Horse Park of N.J. Sept. 28
The Garden State Horse and Carriage Society is hosting an educational driving clinic Sept. 28 at the Horse Park of New Jersey in Upper Freehold. The clinicians include Robin Groves and Lore Homer. Sessions with Lore Homer are currently available at $70. Beginners are welcome. Contact Elaine McMinn at 609-259-2791 to secure a session.
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Equestrian Activities Liability Act discussed
New Jersey Horse Council has announced a series of educational seminars to be held around the state to inform and educate horsemen and women about issues that affect them. The next of these seminars will be held at Rick’s Saddle Shop on Route 539 in Cream Ridge 6-8 p.m. Oct. 15. Patricia Ratner, a New…
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Hidden Children of the Holocaust’ event
The Perrineville Jewish Center, 855 Perrineville Road, Millstone, will host a brunch and presentation by Dr. Suzanne Vromen, author of “Hidden Children of the Holocaust” at 10:30 a.m. Oct. 18. The book details the experience of families during the Holocaust who desperately sought refuge for their children, many of whom found safe havens in Roman…
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