Clinton Township Newsletter

1 5 d e c e m b e r 2 0 2 3 OUR ADVERTISERS SUPPORT US. PLEASE HELP US BY SUPPORTING THEM. Hi Julie: I have been studying your cover and trying to make heads or tails out if it. After turning it every which way I decided that the pink image was some kind of reference to a turkey. And why the pink? In November? However, this morning - the revelation! It's not a turkey at all. The pink is an homage to Barbie!! That current omnipresent i c o n t h a t i s i n s p i r i n g w o n d e r f u l c o n v e r s a t i o n among women this fall!! Tell me, am I right? – Perplexed in Annandale Dear Perplexed, It's interesting that you ask that because the original colors I had for the cover were more in the green, brown and tan spectrum. When I picked up the first printed proof, the cover design just didn't "sing" for me. I've found that if I don't really like, or even love, the cover when it goes to print, I'm going to be unhappy whenever I see it – the designer's dilemma. (See below). After awhile, it began to feel like choosing wallpaper -- there were endless possibilities! So, upon getting that first printed proof (which we also use to proof-read the text, and make sure that everything looks the best it can) I then went back into Photoshop and worked with many of the layers, changing hues, colors, filters and effects, to the point where I was happy with it on my computer screen. When I received the second proof, that one leaf you're talking about came out more pink than what I expected (purple-ish, even eggplant-ish) but, since it was getting late and I was anxious to get to print with this issue, due to the upcoming election info within, I went with it. Plus, I do love pink! This is a short-story-long way of saying that, well, it can mean anything you want it to mean – I love Barbie a n d I ' m a l l f o r w o m e n ' s empowerment so we can go with that explanation, lol! Stay tuned for the December issue cover! Sincerely, Julie letters to the editor Take pictures with your favorite Mane Stream horse and give them a sweet treat or two (candy canes, mints, carrots or apples)! Warm beverages and snacks will be provided. Swing by the barn for a little while and pet a pony! We hope you'll stop by and celebrate with us! Questions? Email: info@ManeStreamNJ.org c o M e J i n G l e & M i n G l e a t M a n e s t r e a M ' s h o l i d a y o p e n h o u s e ! Are you in the festive spirit and looking for a delightful way to spend a couple hours? Look no further than Mane Stream's Holiday Open House! Join us at the barn on Tuesday, December 19 from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm for merriment and joy! The horses and ponies are excited to meet everyone. And they aren't camera shy! Capture the magical moments as you pose with the beloved Mane Stream herd. They love treats too! Candy canes, mints, carrots, or apples are all welcome. Show them some extra love and watch their hearts melt. But it's not just our four-legged friends who will be treated. Humans also deserve some love too! Warm beverages and delectable snacks will be provided for all guests. Our address is 83 Old Turnpike Rd. Oldwick, NJ 08858. You can contact us at: 908.439.9636 or send an email to: info@manestreamnj.org if you have any questions or need further information. So mark your calendars and gather the family and friends for an evening of holiday cheer at Mane Stream's Holiday Open House. We can't wait to see everyone there, spreading the joy, laughter, and love that the holiday season brings. Come Jingle & Mingle with us! About Mane Stream – Mane Stream is a 501c3 non-profit registered charitable organization whose mission is to improve the quality of life for individuals with physical, developmental, emotional and medical challenges through a diverse program of equine assisted activities, therapy services and educational initiatives. Mane Stream is designated as a Premier Accredited Center of PATH Intl. - Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International, who provides education, accreditation and resources for the equine assisted activities industry. "Not one of us can rest, be happy, be at home, be at peace with ourselves, until we end hatred and division." ~ John Lewis "An eye for an eye only ends up making the whole world blind." ~ Mahatma Gandhi

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