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Longtime Turtle Back Zoo Volunteer From Belleville Honored Longtime Turtle Back Zoo Volunteer From Belleville Honored
Longtime Turtle Back Zoo Volunteer From Belleville Honored A plaque has been installed at Turtle Back Zoo in West Orange honoring a longtime volunteer docent who died early this year.  Essex County Executive Joseph DiVincenzo was on hand Friday to dedicate the plaque to John P. Doeffinger, a lifelong resident of Belleville. In addition to his work as a docent he also served as president of the Zoological Society of New Jersey.  He died Jan. 13 at the age of 60.  Pictured with DiVincenzo (center) at the ceremony are (from left) Doeffinger's sister Karen Frisch, Zoological Society Executive Director Adam Kerins, Essex County Depu…

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by Paul Milo
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Turtle Back Zoo Hosting 'Howl-O-Ween' Trick-Or-Treating Turtle Back Zoo Hosting 'Howl-O-Ween' Trick-Or-Treating
Turtle Back Zoo Hosting 'Howl-o-ween' Trick-Or-Treating Turtle Back Zoo, 560 Northfield Ave. in West Orange invites trick-or-treaters and their parents to its Howl-O-Ween event Thursday, Oct. 31 from 4 to 8 p.m.  “We invite you to come to Essex County Turtle Back Zoo for our Howl-O-Ween celebration. Come dressed in your costumes and trick-or-treat in our Zoo neighborhood. The festive atmosphere will be enjoyable for both kids and their parents, and the adults will have peace of mind knowing their children are celebrating Halloween in a safe and controlled atmosphere,” Essex County Executive Joseph DiVincenzo said. Children are encouraged to…

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by Paul Milo