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First aid, CPR class offered to grades 3-8
A free workshop on the basics of first aid and CPR will be offered to youngsters in grades 3 to 8 March 27 at the Millstone Township Community Center, 463 Stagecoach Road, Clarksburg section of Millstone. Through demonstration, hands-on activities and information stations, children will gain basic useful knowledge of CPR, first aid, the Heimlich…
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‘Pedals for Progress’ puts bikes to good use
The United Presbyterian Church of Millstone is holding a bicycle collection 1-4 p.m. April 5 at the church, located at 211 Millstone Road, in the Perrineville section of Millstone, “Pedals for Progress” puts used bicycles to good use by donating them to developing countries throughout the world where there is no other means of transportation.…
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Joe DiMaggio influenced baseball and America
In response to Michael P. Riccard’s March 12 letter, “Why Joe DiMaggio will remain immortal,” we DiMaggios couldn’t have put it better ourselves. It was eloquently written and wonderful to see that there are still some people around who know who Joe DiMaggio was and his influence on baseball and America. As the song goes,…
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‘Convenience charge’ is not saving New Jersey money
I recently received my New Jersey automobile registration renewal form via mail. I was given the option of going to a local New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (NJMVC) office and interact with a clerk for the renewal. My second option was to fill out the paperwork and send it and a check to the NJMVC…
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No trout left behind in New Jersey classrooms
Nothing beats dirt and water for getting kids interested in nature. The state’s “Trout in the Classroom” program is a great hands-on example of how kids can learn about the environment and how it connects to their own homes and communities. Over the last century, eastern brook trout populations from Maine to Georgia have declined.…
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Allentown residents need to be vigilant
Yesterday our house was robbed. This was done in broad daylight around 11:15 a.m. on a Saturday morning. The back door was kicked in. The thief was looking for money and jewelry. He didn’t get much of either. W hat he did get was my daughter’s jewelry box full of sentimental letters written to her…
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Celebrity’s beating paints picture of ‘cycle of violence’
Police reports filed after Rihanna’s beating at the hands of Chris Brown paint a vivid picture of what happens when the “cycle of violence” is allowed to run its course. Unfortunately, the brutal acts that landed the famous couple in the news are going on among “regular” people every day. The pattern takes on a…
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Women deserve much more recognition
I really dislike Women’s History Month. Perhaps that’s a surprising statement coming from someone who’s worked for 15 years in the League of Women Voters, but it’s true. Carving out one month (March) to remember the monumental achievements of women highlights the fact that these achievements are still largely ignored by the people who write…
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Allentowner uncontested for BOE seat
BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer ALLENTOWN — Resident Edward Werner is running for the sole open Allentown seat on the Upper Freehold Regional Board of Education. Current Board of Education Vice President Bill Borkowski, who has served on the board for the past three years, decided not to run for re-election this year. The annual…
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