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Remembering the Garden State Racetrack |
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On this, the 40th anniversary of Secretariat’s Triple Crown, I took a ride by the land where Garden State Park once stood, rising majestically with a white wooden grandstand like the Yankee Stadium of horse racing. Now another indistinct shopping center, this sacred soil used for shopping was where Secretariat raced only a few months before becoming thoroughbred majesty in 1973. Back then, there was a gap in the fence off Third Ave., near the back entrance of the track. The gap was wide enough for a kid’s body, which is where I used to sneak in back the early 1970’s, avoiding the dollar entrance fee. The mile or so walk up Chapel Ave from St. Peter’s School in Merchantville raced by like “Big Red” himself, talking with my older brother, Rich, and usually two of our friends. On half days, we would sprint out of school and go to the race track, ditching our book bags in the lower church as we said a quick prayer for a good day at the track. http://on.cpsj.com/19PtCSN |
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Spring snow storm hits area |
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Heavy snow has moved into the Ohio Valley and Mid-Atlantic Monday Morning. The heaviest snow will cause some tricky travel for the morning commute, including the 1-95 corridor. Through the day on Monday, snow will expand eastward. Merchantville will experience snow and rain. High of 37F with a windchill as low as 25F. Breezy. Winds from the NNE at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of snow 100% with accumulations up to 2 in. possible.
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State plans to uproot the Children's Garden |
In a letter sent last week, the New Jersey Department of Treasury ordered Children's Garden director Michael Devlin to remove all property, including the facility's amusement rides, gazebo, and giant dinosaur, by March 31. The nonprofit Camden Children's Garden has two months to vacate most of its state-owned property before the land is transferred to the Adventure Aquarium next door. An online petition and Facebook page have been started to "Save the Garden".
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These gifts make a big impact |
You don’t have to brave the crowded malls or spend hours searching the internet to find meaningful gifts today – they’re just a click away in the Red Cross 2012 Holiday Giving Catalog.These gifts don’t cost a lot but they make a big impact. Whether it’s providing hot meals for families affected by disaster ($30), lifesaving CPR or babysitting training for a teen ($50), a Red Cross gift is the perfect way to show your loved ones just how much they mean to you. Get your shopping done now at www.redcross.org/gifts.
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Nor'easter headed this way |
A coastal storm, known as a nor'easter, is poised to bring yet more high winds, rain, coastal flooding, even snow to parts of the Northeast. On Wednesday the storm spreads northward from Delaware and northern Maryland to southern and northern New England and the Hudson Valley. Occasional gusts 35-50 mph Wednesday and Wednesday night, diminishing Thursday.
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The Camden County Board of Freeholders is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life of our senior citizen community. We can help with programs designed to assist those most in need and also provide opportunities to those just looking to increase their quality of life with education, recreational & cultural opportunities.
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Former mayor appointed trustee |
On October 15th The Lourdes Health System appointed six members to its board of trustees. Dr. Emmanuel Ashong of Voorhees is a pediatrician and the director of medical education at Our Lady of Lourdes Medical Center in Camden. Patrick Brennan of Merchantville is president of Brennan Title Abstract, a title insurance agency
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Huge Pet Food Drive Underway In Camden County |
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The Freeholder Board’s Division of Shared Services is collecting canned dog and cat food for the three animal shelters operating in Camden County through Oct. 31. The goal is to collect enough food to feed all of the animals in Camden County’s three shelters for a two days. Donations are accepted at more than two dozen locations until Halloween. http://cbsloc.al/W8eYUd
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