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U.F. reviews need for new cemetery
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer UPPER FREEHOLD — The number of cemeteries in the township may be key to whether or not a resident could establish another one on his land. John Gahler has been before the governing body on several occasions to discuss selling his property as a cemetery. According to the New Jersey…
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Young activist tries to help Alaska in D.C.
U.F. teen lobbies for arctic protection BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer Upper Freehold’s Jake Calvitti (l) and his friend Jesse Miller met Sen. Robert Menendez (D-N.J.) during Alaska Wilderness Week in Washington, D.C. UPPER FREEHOLD — The Arctic NationalWildlife Refuge is one of the last unspoiled wilderness places left in America and the Alaska Wilderness…
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Alleged saddle thieves caught on camera
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer MILLSTONE — Two females who allegedly stole saddles from a Roberts Road farm did not know they were being watched or that their images would be broadcast throughout cyberspace. Bonnie Halka, the owner of the farm, installed a video surveillance camera in the tack room after her favorite saddle was…
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Roosevelt Rec. to host theater program
“Playing Around with Theatre,” an after-school workshop for students in grades K-6, will be held 3-4 p.m. April 16, 23, 30, May 7, 14, 21, 28 and June 4. Students will participate in theater games, movement and art activities as they learn about improvisation and character development. The cost of the program is $40. Details:…
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FAMILY FITNESS – Advertorial
by Gloria Averbuch Advertorial FAMILY FITNESS The family that plays together, gets fit together. Working out as a unit-including everything from casual family activities to sports and exercise-is an excellent, proven vehicle for practicing healthy habits and developing social and emotional bonds. Particularly in relation to children, research has shown that the number one influence…
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Museum to host flower, plant auction
Hundreds of flowers, plants and shrubs will be available at auction prices at the New Jersey Museum of Agriculture’s 17th annual plant and landscape auction to be held 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 2. In addition, a plant sale will be held in the theater room from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Visa and…
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Horse Park faces hard times
BY JANE MEGGITT and JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writers UPPER FREEHOLD — Due to the economic climate, the Horse Park of New Jersey has canceled the Garden State Combined Driving Event and may cut other popular shows later this year. The driving event, scheduled to take place May 29-30, has been held at the Horse Park…
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Yoga class offered by Roosevelt Recreation
The Roosevelt Recreation Department will offer a yoga program at the Roosevelt School, 2 School Lane, Roosevelt, 6-7 p.m. April 13, 20, 27 and May 4, 11, 18, June 1 and 8. Certified yoga instructor and Roosevelt resident, Valerie Skillman, will instruct the classes. While yoga mats will be provided, participants are welcomed to bring…
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AHS to honor athletes and sports supporters
Nominations for new hall of fame due by June 1 BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer ALLENTOWN — Sportsmanship is a journey and not a destination. Allentown High School’s athletic program tries to instill this philosophy in all of its student athletes. The program, which began in the early 1950s with two sports, male basketball and…
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