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A life-sized rendition of a World War I Doughboy stands in Middle Valley along County Route 513, a young soldier who died in the first days of the Argonne offensive. With his flat helmet, puttees and gas mask, how many drive by and wonder what he represents?
Memorial Day
There
are somewhere around 1,200 historical
markers in New Jersey, 500 of them in the Northwest Skylands
region. Many
are monuments
to war veterans from all eras and in all sizes. The Branchburg
Veterans Memorial covers six wars at once: the American
Revolution, Civil War, Word Wars I and II, the Korean War and
Vietnam. In Flemington there is a marker that you
can't see from the road in memory of "Vietnam
War Dogs and Their Handlers." The Lambertville
8-12 Baseball League erected a memorial to PFC
Charles L. Danberry who gave his life serving in the Marine
Corp in Vietnam. A block or so away, the graves of Revolutionary
War Lieutenant, George
Coryell and "one
of Gen. Washington's spies," Sam Holcombe, have been marked
by the Hunterdon Cultural and Heritage Commission.
Monuments
like these decorate Northwest New Jersey in prominent and tucked
away places. They are statues and plaques, fine-crafted or natural
rock, some are pedestaled and others are so discreet as to appear
part of the natural landscape. They all commemorate a part of
our history, and often remind us of courageous men and women
who have served our country. More...
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Shear Delight
An Alpaca haircut?
Come and see for yourself on Sunday, May 30, when over twenty
members of the herd at the Humdinger
Alpaca Farm
participate in the Shearing Festival. Watch
spinning demos and learn about all the uses
for alpaca fiber. Or, to get a real close up, walk
an alpaca! And there is an alpaca obstacle course for children.
Humdinger's farm store is packed with all things alpaca:
yarn, fleeces and hand-knit garments. Enjoy free refreshments
and mountain views in the beautiful lower
Musconetcong river valley.
The
event runs from 11am - 4pm and is free. The
farm is
located in Finesville, just south of Phillipsburg. Check the website,
call 908/995-7313, or email for
more information and directions. For your
GPS or map locator: 239 Route 627, Phillipsburg (map).
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Tall Grass Tiger, by Carl Brenders, one of the participating artists
at the Small Painting Show at Decoys and Wildlife Gallery in Frenchtown.
Small Paintings Show
Dozens
of artists -- painters, carvers and sculptors -- will show
their work at the Decoys
and Wildlife Gallery at 55 Bridge St. in Frenchtown. The show, which runs
Saturday through Monday, has become a Memorial Day Weekend staple for art
lovers throughout the region.
PAINTINGS by
Al Barker, Carl Brenders, Eric Bjorlin, Mike Budden, Richard Clifton, John
Crouse, Linda Daniels, Ilse de Villiers, Joni Johnson Godsy, Mark
Kelso, Jim Hautman, Joe Hautman, Bob Hautman, Fred Kirberger, Karen,
Rebecca & Bonnie
Latham, Rob Leslie, T.J. Lick, Gerald Lubeck, Linda Luster, Darin Miller,
Krystii Melaine, John Mullane, Gwen Nikkels,
Linda Rossin, George Shumate, Scot Storm, Adam Smith, Joan
Tanner, Jim Turgeon. CARVINGS by Russ Allen,
Josh Brewer, Clarence Fennimore, Bill Gibian, Bob Guge, Josh Guge,
Ben Heinemann, Al Jordan, Fred Kinne, Bob Moreland, Manfred
Scheel,
Ken Scheeler, Mark Strucko, George Strunk, Jack
Wood,
Bob White. BRONZES by David Smus, Rick Summons,
Ronnie Wells.
Decoys and Wildlife Gallery is
located at 55 Bridge St. in Frenchtown; 908/996-6501
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Liberty Village Premium Outlets
Memorable Shopping!
The
Memorial Day tradition of good bargains is in full effect
at Liberty
Village Premium Outlets in Flemington, where merchants provide
extra
discounts on top of everyday savings of 25%-65%.
In 1981, Liberty Village became the country's very first outlet
village, where many designers and manufacturers opened their
first outlet stores. Forty outlet stores are now situated in
a colonial-styled village where the brands are anything but old-fashioned.
A stroll through this charming center reveals a "who's who" of
today's most popular fashion brands: Ann Taylor, Brooks Brothers, Calvin
Klein, Coach Factory Store, Gymboree, J.Crew, Michael Kors, Polo
Ralph Lauren and many more. The sale runs Friday through Monday.
1 Church St. Flemington. 908/782-8550.
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How Green is Your Valley?
This
weekend, Shawnee
Mountain kicks off an exciting summer schedule of special
events with the Celtic
Festival on Saturday
and Sunday (5/28,29). The sights and sounds of the
Emerald Isles and Scottish Highlands will fill the Poconos
with two days of music, dance, crafts, food, drink and
fun. Entertainment includes non-stop Celtic music
on three stages, a bagpipers parade and Celtic jam, working
sheep dogs, 11am - 6pm. $15/ $12 advance;
2 day: $24/20. I 80, Exit 309, Shawnee On Delaware, PA. Click or
call 570/421-7231.
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Herbal Essence
Discover
the best ways to spice up your garden, and your life, at
the Spring Open House, next
weekend, on
Saturday, June 4, at Well-Sweep
Herb Farm. Lectures for the day begin at 9:30 with
Growing and Preserving Culinary Herbs,
followed by Easy Herbal Cooking at 10:00, then Exciting New Plants at 10:30,
followed by a Perennial Garden Tour at 11:00 and 2:30. At 11:30 and 3:15, Garden
Tours on the history and uses of both exotic and familiar
herbs will be led by Cyrus Hyde, noted lecturer & collector,
and whose family has run this farm for many years. At
1pm Butterfly Gardening features Rick Mikula from Hole
in Hand Butterfly Farm. This fascinating presentation
and walk will cover how to attract, keep and enjoy butterflies
in your own garden. At 10am, 12pm, 2pm, and 4pm join
Gene Sheninger and his amazing Border Collies in a demonstration
of their skills in sheep and duck herding.
The farm's largest selection of herb plants will be
available, and homemade refreshments can be enjoyed
by all. Feel free to bring a picnic lunch. Free admission
and parking. The farm is located between Hackettstown
and Washington at 205 Mt. Bethel Rd. in Port Murray.
(map)
908-852-5390.
If
you have not yet visited one of our area's signature
resources, now is the time. More
about the farm.... |
Floating the Delaware
The
main stem of the Delaware, 331 miles from Hancock,
NY, to its mouth at Cape May Point, NJ, is the
longest free-flowing river in Eastern United
States. Floating on this river is lots of fun!!! Knowing
the river- its beauty, history, and its hazards-
can provide you and your family with many days
of enjoyment this summer. Although the rain has
been relentless, the river level will quickly
return to normal, well before the summer crowds
arrive.
Canoe,
Kayak or Raft on the Delaware discount coupons!
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