Swine Flu is a virus that causes a respiratory illness in pigs. It doesn’t usually cause illness in humans, but there have been instances in the past in which humans have gotten Swine Flu. At this time, this strain of virus is being more carefully studied, and it has been determined to be a type A influenza virus strain that spreads from person to person, and can cause illness. …read entire article…
What you should know about Emergency Preparedness
Do you know the six basics you should have in your home in case of any emergency? If not, check out this emergency preparedness checklist.
NJDEP Information on Drinking Water Quality
For information on drinking water quality, please read the NJDEP Information on Drinking Water Quality report.
Prevent Tick Bites: Prevent Lyme Disease
Want information about information about preventing tick bites and Lyme Disease? Check out this Fact Sheet from the Rutgers Cooperative Research & Extension. For a comprehensive list of Rutgers Cooperative Research & Extension publications visit www.rce.rutgers.edu.
Soil Testing for Home Lawns and Gardens
Want information about information about how to enhance the beauty and productivity of a lawn, landscape planting, or vegetable garden? Check out this Fact Sheet from the Rutgers Cooperative Research & Extension. For a comprehensive list of Rutgers Cooperative Research & Extension publications visit www.rce.rutgers.edu.
The Eagles Have Landed
A pair of Bald Eagles have nested at Duke Farms and a chick has hatched. An Eagle Cam has been installed to monitor the nest. To learn more about Bald Eagles and to see pictures of the chick, visit the Duke Farms web site.
Pictures from the Adult Art Class
The first Adult Art Class sponsored by the Millstone Recreation Commission on March 7th, 2009 was a success. Several residents were in attendance and created some beautiful artwork (see below). …read entire article…