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County yet to ratify keep of USDA offices
Talks ongoing despite meeting where issue seemed resolved BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer Although local officials believe an objectionable phrase in a lease agreement between Monmouth County and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) will be removed, the Board of Chosen of Freeholders has not confirmed the redaction. When asked about the lease, William…
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Healthcare bill talk scheduled in Millstone
The residents of Millstone and neighboring towns are invited to attend a comprehensive presentation titled, “Healthcare and You,” to be held 7 p.m. Aug. 26 and Sept. 2 at the Millstone Community Center on Route 524. During this free, educational program, facilitators will help define the provisions and stipulations contained in the proposed healthcare reform…
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Millstone racer raises dust at motocross mecca
Jesse Pierce wins class at national championship BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer Millstone’s Jesse Pierce is driven to win. The 15-year-old Allentown High School sophomore competes in motocross at tracks in various states nearly every weekend from March to November. He has won several races in the last seven years, and recently returned from the…
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Fall Harvest Festival seeks vendors, artists
Artists, crafters and entertainers are needed for this year’s annual Allentown Fall Harvest Festival, scheduled for Oct. 10 and 11. The deadline for applications is Aug. 31. For information call 609-208-1141 or email [email protected].
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Musikgarten to start at Cornerstone Music
Cornerstone Music Studios at Millstone will begin its fall session of Musikgarten, group music and movement classes for children ages birth to age 5. Classes will begin the week of Sept. 6 and run for 11 classes, ending the week of Nov. 15. A new class offered this year, “Blended- Ages Family Music,” will group…
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Bird watchers invited on walk around lake
Bird watchers, ages 15 and older, are invited on a walk of Perrineville Lake Park to look for fall migrants. A naturalist will accompany the walk, which is intended for beginners as well as experienced birders. Binoculars will be available, but attendees can bring their own. Two separate sessions are scheduled and will be held…
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Horse Park will host trail ride competition
The fourth annual Judged Trail Ride will be held Sept. 13 at the Horse Park of New Jersey in Allentown. Riders will be judged on their skill and ability to guide their horses on a two-five mile course with natural obstacles, such as a bridge, water, hills, logs, gates and mailboxes. During the untimed ride,…
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Times are tough, but Americans must hang on to hope
Many have said there is a great similarity between what this country is experiencing now and what it experienced during the 1930s and the 1940s. And well this may be. Having lived the “high” life for so many years with prosperity oozing from everyone’s pores and the ongoing effects of a warlike situation across the…
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Help raise awareness about animal welfare in factory farms
On Sept. 20, there will be a Farm Sanctuary Walk for Farm Animals in Princeton. These walks are held nationwide each autumn around World Farm Animals Day to raise awareness about animal welfare issues associated with factory farming. This year there are over 50 walks scheduled across the country and thousands of people will participate.…
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