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Veterans’ Resource Fair Nov. 5
In honor of U.S. veterans, Hunterdon Hospice and the Hunterdon County Division of Senior, Disability, and Veterans Services will host a Veterans’ Resource Fair on Saturday, Nov. 5, at Hunterdon Medical Center from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Features of the day include a Presentation of Colors by the Frenchtown VFW, and playing of the National Anthem and the Pledge of Allegiance led by World War II Veteran Archie Fagan. The Hunterdon Harmonizers will entertain with an Armed Forces Medley and songs throughout the event. More than 20 organizations dedicated to assisting veterans and their families will be on-site to discuss services and programs.
One beneficial aspect offered will be an on-site VA Claims Clinic. Breakout Sessions will be led by Hunterdon Healthcare physicians and professionals. Acupuncture, aromatherapy, meditation techniques, and other alternative methods of stress relief geared toward veterans will be provided by Hunterdon Healthcare’s Integrative Medicine. Veterans will be able to speak with well-informed representatives from all of the organizations. Information will be available on health services, housing, education, jobs, transportation businesses that promote hiring veterans, local businesses that offer discounts to veterans, and VA benefits.
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that describe the ecological features, and past the deer exclosure structure and the unique trees with identification labels. Essentially “passive parkland” the tract is easily accessible by foot by neighbors from two directions: from the end of Forest Hill Drive across from the fields behind Three Bridges School, and from Case Avenue in Three Bridges, one block east of Main Street. Limited on-street parking is available to residents driving to the location from other parts of the community. The official opening of the Forest Hill Preserve will be featured at the November Readington Township Open Space walk beginning at 1 p.m. on Nov. 20. Persons wishing to participate in the guided walk should meet at the large information kiosk located at the end of Forest Hill Drive. Residents living nearby are encouraged to walk to the meeting location to minimize the number of vehicles parking on Forest Drive. Kindly RSVP by email to jwklotz@embarqmail. com, if possible, if you intend to join us.
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19 month old Jack and his Grandpa John Klotz are pictured enjoying a trail in the Forest Hill Preserve.
By John Klotz Open Space Advisory Board On Sunday, Nov. 20, Readington Township will proudly and officially open its newest public open space, a wooded area with trails accessible to the residents of Three Bridges and the whole community for walking, jogging, enjoying nature and environmental education. Named the Forest Hill Preserve and tucked between the Village of Three Bridges and Three Bridges School, this 23-acre township property has been developed into a network of trails with information kiosks at the entrances, benches at convenient locations, signs explaining notable ecological features in the growth of forest life, identification tags on unique trees, and a demonstration “deer excloPictured, from left, are cast members Howard Diamond as sure,” which is a small fenced-in Davenport, John Kunka as Matthew Harrison Brady, Frank Bergson as the area to study the natural regeneraMayor, Dennis Johnson as Reverend Jeremiah Brown, Rob Nonni as Henry tive potential of native trees and Drummond, Gil Lawley as Mr. Sillers, Paul Olsen as Dunlap/Radio Man, other flora when deer overbrowsand Dan Mazelis as E.K. Hornbeck. ing is controlled. The information “Inherit the Wind” will be pre- defense faced prosecutor William kiosks and benches were installed sented by Readington Commu- Jennings Bryan in this famous by scout Andrew Gallagher and nity Theatre Nov. 17 - 20 at the battle over the teaching of evolu- members of Troop 1969, Stanton, Polish American Club on Kline tion in the schools. as part of an Eagle Service project. Boulevard in Whitehouse Station. Advance sale tickets are availIn 2015 Readington Township The play tells the story of the 1925 able at rctnj.org or call the Box of- received a grant from the SustainScopes “Monkey Trial” in Ten- fice on 908-534-1557. able New Jersey Foundation to nessee. Clarence Darrow for the —Submitted by RC Theatre start development of the 23 acre
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property in Three Bridges in order to provide the community with examples of woodland benefits to society and the environment and the value of sustaining woodlands. At one time, part of the area was a tree nursery that has been unattended for 30 years and contains mature specimens of maple, ash, gingko, cherry, cedar and other species. The woods are an oldfield stand and native species have been heavily browsed by deer with a high concentration of invasive species filling in. The ¾ mile trail takes you by interpretative signs
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Upcoming Events Newcomers Nov. 1 Newcomers and Friends of Central Hunterdon County will meet at 6:30 p.m. with refreshments at the Hunterdon Christian Church, 71 Summer Rd., Three Bridges. Karen Monroy from Grateful Bites, Flemington, will speak about her bakery business and the Ability 2 Work program. For more info see http://newcomersandfriendsclub.com.
6:30 p.m. in the Hunterdon Hills Playhouse, 88 Route 173 W., Perryville. The theme is “Moving Mountains of Addiction One Stone at a Time,� and guest speaker is Dorinda Walker, an inspirational warrior, survivor and multicultural marketer, who serves as vice president of a Fortune 100 corporation. Tickets are available from the Good News Home business office by calling Robin Jackson at 908-8067913 ext. 1, or by emailing robin@ goodnewshome.net. Prices are $65 per person and $60 per person for seniors over 65. Children ages 6 to 12, $35 per person. Special pricing is available for tables of 10.
Alzheimer’s Discussion Nov. 1 Meet Patti Kerr, author of “I Love You‌Who Are You?â€? and certified alzheimer’s educator, for a discussion on loving and caring for a parent with alzheimer’s at 7 p.m. at Open Arms Adult Day Club, 18B Maple St., LebaRoast Beef Dinner Nov. 5 non. RSVP to Eliana 908-528-0998 or Three Bridges Volunteer Fire [email protected]. pany Ladies Auxiliary, 467 Main St., Three Bridges, hosts from 4 to 8 p.m. Woman’s Club Nov. 1 Woman’s Club of Tewksbury Town- Tickets cost $15 for adults and $8 for ship will meet at the Oldwick Manor, children. No cost for children under with coffee served at 9 a.m. Program 5. For info call Mabel 908-782-2447. will follow featuring Judith Panos of Cooking with Quince Nov. 6 Lebanon discussing “Guidelines for Survival,â€? how women rise to the chal- Susan McLellan Plaisted of Heart to lenges that life presents. Panos, the Hearth Cookery will prepare a Dutch 2016 “Senior Ms. America,â€? overcame recipe for Quince Koeckjeson from divorce, alcoholism, single parenthood 1 to 4 p.m. at the Bouman-Stickney and a limited education to go on to earn Farmhouse, 114 Dreahook Rd., Stana college degree, become a financial ton. This is a free, family friendly event, advisor on Wall Street, and establish but donations welcome. For more inher own business. Call 908-509-1855 formation visit www.readingtontwp. for reservations. WCTT is open to any org/ReadingtonMuseums.html or call woman 18 years of age or older resid- Program Director Margaret Smith at ing in Tewksbury or the surrounding 908-236-2327. area. Visit tewksburywomansclub.org NJQHA Annual Meeting Nov. 7 for details. New Jersey Quarter Horse Association will hold an open meeting at the Good News Banquet Nov. 4 Good News Home for Women is host- Garden State Diner in Wrightstown. ing its annual fundraising banquet at Nominations will be accepted for
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the 2017 board. Visit njqha.com for details. Fashion Show and Shop Nov. 10 Bloomingdales of Bridgewater will sponsor a shopping day and fashion show to benefit the Woman’s Club of Tewksbury Township with 10% of all tracked sales that day going to WCTT charities. To participate, take receipts to Gift Wrap on Level 2 for validation. The New View Fashion Showcase, featuring woman’s club models, will be presented on Level 2 at 6:30 p.m. Required reservations can be made at RSVPbridgewater@bloomingdales. com. Holiday Craft Show Nov. 12 &13 Whitehouse Fire Co. sponsors its 17th annual event from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the firehouse, 271 Main St., Whitehouse Station. More than 50 crafters will be featured along with bake sale, tricky tray, basket bonanza and firehouse cafe. For more info, email whcf. [email protected]. Garden Club Nov. 16 Garden Club of Hunterdon Hills will meet at 9:30 a.m. at the High Bridge Emergency Squad Building, 95 West Main St., High Bridge. A program on holiday arrangements by the Gilded Lily Floral Studio will be held at 11 a.m. The public is welcome. For club info visit www.gardenclubhunterdonhills.com. Tricky Tray Nov. 18 Lebanon Borough School PTA will host this fundraiser at 6 Maple St. in Lebanon. Doors open at 6:45 p.m. and first drawing will be at 7:30. The event will feature nearly 100 baskets. Refreshments will be served. Tickets are one sheet of 20 tickets for $20 or 6 sheets of 120 tickets for $100 and can be purchased at the door. Attendees must be 18 and older. If your busi-
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By Barbara Sargent, Superintendent of Schools Cheryl Filler, BoE President The Readington Township School District recently completed a Strategic Planning initiative which afforded the school community the opportunity to collect critical data about the organization, gather together important constituent representation, and lay the groundwork for the new Strategic Plan. The result is a district strategy document that will serve as a constant reference point to guide the district and its leadership through the challenges of competing priorities. From start to nearly finished, this Strategic Planning process has been professional, grounded in data, highreaching, and collaborative. In February 2016, the district held a Community Intake session with parents, community members, staff, and students to understand areas of strength in the schools and to determine possible next steps. This meeting, facilitated by wonderful parent and resident Mark Reynolds of Bowsprit, LLC, resulted in praise for important aspects such as Full Day Kindergarten, Enrichment Programs, our Green Initiatives, the Language Arts program, strong community support, and our growth in Instructional Technology. A survey administered in May to staff, parents, community members, and 5th through 8th grade students provided critical data for discussion, planning, and brainstorming. A Strategic Planning Retreat was held in June with the following smart and enthusiastic representatives: Facilitator: Mark Reynolds, District Parent Community Member: John Broten, Township Committee Student Participants: Melissa Albrecht; Ben van Zanten; Katherine Loew; Danny Corbin; James Kennedy Board of Education Members: Cheryl Filler, President; Laura Simon, Vice-President; Anna Shinn, Chris Allen Parents: Leigh-Ann
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Borella, Jennifer Ko, Eric Ko Staff Members: Kevin Meyer, RMS; Adam Connelly, RMS; Michele Krayem, HBS; Alissa Buelow, TBS; Anthony Tumolo, WHS Administrative Team: Sharon Moffat, RMS Principal; Dr. Ann DeRosa, WHS Principal; Karen Tucker, Supervisor of Pupil Services; Sarah Pauch, Supervisor of Math, Science, and Technology; Barbara Sargent, Superintendent This group gathered for an analysis of the survey data, identification of key issues, and prioritizing of objectives to meet the identified needs. Working from meeting notes and flip charts, four strategic goals were developed, each with specific objectives and a recommended timeline. Drafts of the Strategic Plan have been presented at August and September Board of Education meetings. The Strategic Planning highlevel goals include:
the professional training to support this work. • Promote a healthy and caring school environment for students and staff members. • Build a strong community in and among our schools and township. • Enrich character education and service learning opportunities for our students.
Each high-level goal contains numerous specific objectives that have been incorporated by the school principals, district supervisors, and superintendent into their annual goals. The superintendent will apprise the Board of Education and community members of Strategic Plan progress through newsletters which are posted on the Superintendent’s Corner of the district website at www.readingtonpublicschools. org and through upcoming news articles. This is an exciting time • Expand academic and extra- for the staff and students in the curricular opportunities for Readington schools! Please folstudents and provide staff with low our progress.
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Three Bridges School first graders Bridget Kelliher, Annalisa Dotro and Abigail Lagola show respect for their school by wearing school spirit T-shirts during the Week of Respect.
Readington students observed a Week of Respect during the week of Oct. 3 focusing on preventing harassment, intimidation and bullying. Schools across New Jersey are required to observe the Week of Respect by providing age-appropriate character education. Lessons and announcements were delivered during the week focusing on the topics of respect, friendship and kindness. In recognition of the World Day of Bullying Prevention, students were encouraged to wear blue to show their unity in stomping out bullying. Other activities included wearing hats to “put a lid on bullying behavior;” wearing shirts backwards to demonstrate that students “turn their backs on bullies;” donning team jerseys to highlight how the district teams together to fight bullying behavior; signing pledge cards to use good manners, respect property, and be aware of others’ feelings; and designing anti-bullying posters.
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ficers were dispatched to the Chubb Corporation Campus on Halls Mill Road on Oct. 5 for a suspicious envelope that had been marked “anthrax,� according to Readington Township Police Chief Sebastian Donaruma. Hunterdon County Prosecutor Anthony P. Kearns III said, “The Hunterdon County Hazmat Team responded and subsequently determined that the letter was not a threat and removed it from the scene. The letter was turned over to the FBI for further testing at the New Jersey State Police Laboratory.�
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tor’s Office, Federal Bureau of Investigation (Newark Office), Hunterdon County Health Department personnel, Whitehouse Rescue Squad, and Whitehouse Fire Company assisted with the investigation. If a suspect is arrested and found guilty, the third degree crime of Terroristic Threats is punishable by up to five years in state prison. This is an active investigation. Information can be called in to the Readington Police Department at 908-534- 4031 or the Hunterdon County Prosecutor’s Office at 908- Pictured is the Chubb Campus on Halls Mill Road. 788-1129. The Federal Insurance Company unit of Chubb in Whitehouse Station is seeking Planning Board approval for a $16 million improvement project to increase the capacity of its existing Halls Mill Road facility from 2,100 to 2,600 employees. Chubb is Readington Township’s largest employer. Chubb, now the world’s larg-
est publicly traded property and casualty insurer, built the Corporate Campus at the intersection of Halls Mill Road and County Route 523 in Whitehouse Station in 2003. Citing significant growth in recent years, company officials testified to Chubb’s commitment to the Readington site at the September Planning Board hearing.
The campus will continue to be the home base for the company’s CEO and senior management, a spokesman said. At the hearing, a spokesman testified that the facility employs 2,000 salaried professionals, including insurance underwriters and financial and legal personnel. He noted that Chubb is making this commitment because of Readington’s convenient location and ready access to the impressive professional talent pool in West Central New Jersey. Mayor Bettyann Fort said the company has had a “very positive impact on the economy, not just of Readington, but for Hunterdon County as well.� Chubb is Readington’s second largest taxpayer, with Merck Corporation still being the largest. Federal Insurance Company’s planned expansion will enhance a major township ratable valued at $50 million dollars and assure that Readington’s ratable base of approximately $2.6 billion dollars will continue to grow and help to keep homeowners’ property taxes stable, Fort said.
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General Election Nov. 8
Along with casting their ballots for President of the U.S., Readington Township voters will fill one three-year term on the Township Committee in the Nov. 8 General Election. Mayor Betty Ann Fort, Republican incumbent, is opposed by Scott Scammell III, who is running independently. Scammell ran an unsuccessful campaign last year. No Democrats are seeking the seat. Voters will also elect Readington Township School Board members. Running unopposed are incumbents Cheryl Filler and Laura Simon. Three three-year terms are open with only two candidates running. Two candidates, Lori Blutfield and Ronald Armellino, are seeking one three-year term on the Hunterdon Central Regional High School Board of Education. Board of Chosen Fwreeholder candidates vying for two three-year terms are Republicans John Lanza and Suzanne Lagay and Democrat Margaret W. Browne. Mary H. Melfi, Republican incumbent, is running unopposed for County Clerk. Frederick W. Brown is unopposed for Sheriff. Congressman Leonard Lance, Republican incumbent, is facing Democrat Peter Jacob for the U.S. House of Representatives. The major party candidates for President and Vice President are Republicans Donald J. Trump and Michael R. Pence, and Democrats Hillary Rodham Clinton and Timothy Michael Kaine. For additional candidates, ballot questions and polling information see http://www.co.hunterdon.nj.us/election/2016/General/SampleBallots/readington.pdf.
Jimmy Mulvaney gives the Jets a “thumbs” up with Readington Middle School Assistant Principal Dr. Jonathan Moss.
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Pictured are Cadettes earning their Girl Scout Silver Award.
By Elise Bouton and Emily Schneider Seven Cadette Girl Scouts from Readington Troop 80026 recently marked a major milestone with the successful completion of their Girl Scout Silver Award Projects. The Silver Award is the highest award that can be earned by a Cadette Scout (6th-8th grade) and the second highest award in Girl Scouting overall. To earn a Silver Award, each scout must complete 50 hours of service working in groups up to
four or individually, on a project that will improve their community with a sustainable effect. Achieving this award allows the girls to develop their leadership skills and show their dedication to improving their community. Throughout the 2015 - 2016 school year, Troop 80026 worked diligently on three separate projects. The first group, made up of Emily Schneider and Sarah Woods, established a Girls Care Week. During this after-school program, profes-
sionals in the fields of hair, makeup, and skin volunteered to teach girls about looking good and feeling their best by offering them tips and techniques. This week-long event began with Start Fresh Monday where girls learned about fitness and nutrition through one of the troop’s other Silver projects titled, the “Girls Health Project.” Next was Treating Your Skin Tuesday at which Arbonne Representative, Raquel LaVecchia, taught the girls about proper skincare. Brochures were distributed on What Product Wednesday with information collected through a peer-based survey. Local hairstylist, Kimberly Bowlby from Artiste Salon volunteered her time on Treating Your Hair Thursday to instruct participants on daily haircare and styles. The week ended with Face Friday. L’Oreal Executive, Carolyn Moore, demonstrated makeup application techniques appropriate for teens. Due to the success of the week the group anticipates repeating this program next year. A second project was planned and executed by a group of four includ-
ing Elise Bouton, Cassie Diaz, Becca Woods and Emma Matza. Their “Girls Health Project” focused on informing girls about the benefits of eating healthy and staying active. The team members chose this project because they are passionate about making healthy decisions and they wanted to inspire other girls to do the same by using their slogan “If we stay strong, we can live long.” This group created and produced a video presentation with five skits that promote girls’ health. Along with the video, the girls developed interactive games; for example, a wheel to spin and answer questions and a jeopardy game with healthrelated questions. In addition, they designed an informative brochure on nutrition and exercise which was distributed. Their Silver Award Project was presented at several events, including an Annual Mother/Daughter Leader’s Meeting, the “Girls Care Week,” and the Readington/Branchburg Spring Camporee. Approximately 100 girls ages 5-13 were introduced to this project. The Troop’s third project was completed by Delaina Wallace.
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Delaina worked with the United Way Engagement Manager, Amy Anderson, Volunteer Program Assistant, Maria Alvarez and CEO, Bonnie Duncan to fulfill a need for a “Children’s Corner Library” at their Community Volunteer Center. With five donated wooden pallets from the Flemington Home Depot and three-gallons of donated custom paint from Sherwin Williams, Wallace, who hand-built and painted the bookshelf, had to carefully pull apart each pallet, measure and cut the pieces of wood and nail it back together. “It was built from girl power,” she said. In addition to the shelf, Delaina collected nearly 300 books to be offered at the Center. With their Silver Award Projects completed, all the girls plan to continue on to earn the highest achievement in Girl Scouts, the Gold Award. However, to begin this, they must be freshmen in high school. In the meantime, the troop is planning to mentor a younger group of scouts while waiting to be old enough to begin their next service project.
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Pictured are Senior Pastor Steve Siefkes, Associate Pastor Leslie Wade, and wife Beth Wade.
Calvary Bible Church in Whitehouse Station held an installation service for their newest pastor, the Rev. Leslie E. Wade III, on Oct. 9. As Associate Pastor of Adult Discipleship, Pastor Wade will be leading the discipleship program at the church through the use of small groups. A former prosecutor in Morris County, Leslie Wade was called out of a 20-year legal career to the pastorate. He attended seminary at Liberty University where he obtained a Masters in Theological Studies as well as a Masters of Divinity. He was the Senior Pastor at Central Hunterdon Baptist Church for three years until being called to Calvary Bible Church.
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Whitehouse Rescue Squad Chief Jeff Herzog and the Board of Trustees congratulate six of our newest NJ Certified Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT) members: Mike Pikulin, Alexis Girgis, Bryn Pfleger-Schweer, Lily Scheier, Tara Minni, and Denise Schwabe. All of these exemplary individuals attended a rigorous 220-hour training program, sacrificing summer days and weekends to better the rescue squad and their community. All of these members will continue an intensive in-house training program until they achieve the next rank. For info visit whitehouserescue.com.
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as blacksmithing or to explore principles of engineering through booths offered by several different Rutgers engineering clubs. Shows presented by the Franklin Institute, launches by the Central New Jersey Rocket Association, and the roar of a race car displayed by the Flemington Department Store wowed the crowds. Scouts were challenged in teamwork and skills by an assortment of activities. Many Boy Scouts discovered they were not too old to enjoy the simple fun of inflatable slides and obstacle courses. Pack 1980 leaders and parents also gave of their time to offer a Cub Car activity to all ScoutFest attendees. A cub car is similar to a soapbox derby car. The vehicle is a wood car with a seat for the driver, who steers with either his feet or with a rope, and a push bar in the back for teammates to provide the “scout-power.� Leaders Herb Ryder and Dan McDonald, along with 12 additional Pack 1980 volunteers, laid out a race course that challenged Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts, parents and family members to work together to push cub cars, built by scouts in Readington Pack 1980 and Three Bridges
Pack 182, around the course. Once scouts practiced their teamwork, they competed in a six-car grand prix with a sense of accomplishment and fun as their prize. ScoutFest 16 provided an opportunity for Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Venturers, and Explorers from all over the region to not only meet many fellow scouts, but also an opportunity to camp and play. The county fairgrounds were dotted with tents and canopies as units set up camp for the weekend. Pack 1980 scouts visited with other Cub Scouts packs and Boy Scout troops in the campground to learn how others camp and cook. This was the first major scouting event for many younger scouts and it gave them a glimpse of some of the scouting experiences that will be available to them when they become older, such as zip line The Cub Car “Grand Prix� race was packed with action. adventures and air rifle target shooting. Pack 1980 thanks all of the volunteers who contributed to the success of ScoutFest. To learn more about how your son can become involved in Cub Scout Pack 1980, see www.njpack1980.org. To learn more about other scouting opportunities, go to www.beascout.org.
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By Cindy Barckholtz A group of 50 Cub Scouts, parents, and family members from Readington Cub Scout Pack 1980 participated in ScoutFest 16 held over the weekend of Oct. 7-9 at the Hunterdon County Fairgrounds. Pack 1980 Cub Scouts joined with scouts from across the region for the event. ScoutFest 16 was the first premier event organized by the Washington Crossing Council, which serves over 9,000 youth in both Hunterdon and Mercer counties in New Jersey and Bucks County in Pennsylvania as well as some communities in Somerset and Middlesex counties. The Scoutmaster Wink Douse Memorial Marching Band, an all scout band from Hunterdon County, led the opening ceremony for ScoutFest with the Star Spangled Banner. Music performances by School of Rock throughout the day and Where’s Pete in the evening added to the energy of the event. ScoutFest, which attracted more than 2,000 participants, featured over 60 different activities, demonstrations, and shows. The format allowed for scouts to be independent and choose their own activities. Traditional scout activities such as rock wall climbing, archery, tomahawk throwing, and bottle rockets attracted long lines throughout the day. Scouts had the opportunity to dress as Revolutionary War soldiers, witness skirmishes, and see cannon and musket firing drills. Young scouts were elated to meet the New Jersey State Police and look inside a state trooper’s car. They also donned fireman hats, met firefighters, and explored a fire truck, courtesy of the Amwell Valley Fire Company. Many took the opportunity to learn new skills, such
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Suspect in Custody after Shooting at Police
Hunterdon County Prosecutor Anthony P. Kearns III, Chief of Detectives John J. Kuczynski and Readington Township Police Chief Sebastian Donaruma announced that one individual has been arrested after firing a weapon at two Readington Township police officers on Sept. 27. Rafael Garcia, 74, of Mountainside, was arrested and charged with two counts of Attempted Murder, a first degree crime, and Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose, a second degree crime. Two Readington Township police officers observed a vehicle parked on the eastbound shoulder of Route 22 in Whitehouse Station around 9:30 p.m. While investigating the abandoned vehicle the officers observed a man in a nearby field. The man was instructed to come out of the field at which
time he fired multiple shots at the officers. The officers were able to successfully place the suspect in custody without returning fire. A thorough search of the area was conducted and it was determined there were no other persons involved and no threat to the public. Bail was set at $1,000,000 and Garcia was lodged in the Somerset County Jail awaiting his first court appearance. Kearns commended the rapid response of the New Jersey State Police Aviation Bureau, High Bridge Police Department, Clinton Township Police Department, Franklin Township Police Department, Town of Clinton Police Department, Branchburg Police Department, Warren Township K9 Unit, Bound Brook K9 Unit, and the Hunterdon County SWAT.
Township Libraries Open New Worlds By Karen Konn Readington Librarian Thank goodness for books. They open new worlds for us, allowing us to travel the globe without leaving our homes. They help us plan our meals and organize our lives. They are a source of ideas for gift making and holiday recipes. You can delve into the past or dream about the future. They can fill quiet time with a sense of adventure. They are a source for conversation. You can share a good book or explain why you didn’t enjoy one. We, at the libraries, always like to know. So drop by your local library and check out a book or two. Congratulations, Jeanne Vitale, on your promotion to lead librarian at the Three Bridges Library. November Hours: Three Bridges Library - 908-782-2908 - Monday, Thursday, Friday - 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Wednesday - 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday - 9 a.m. to noon. Readington Township Library - 908-534-4421 - Monday, Wednesday, Friday - 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Tuesday, Thursday -
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By Stephanie B. Stevens Historian, County of Hunterdon It was 1777, war had come to New Jersey, George Washington had been appointed leader of an army of American farmers and merchants. While every household, by necessity, owned at least one hunting gun, few, if any, patriot farmers had military training. Along with that, this was a foraging army, and, you are aware of the old saying‌�an army travels on its stomach.� How was Washington to provide for these men, many of whom had signed up for a few months? Opposing these farmer-patriots was the best trained, best clothed, best equipped army in the world! Using his innate ingenuity, Washington raced to set up a system whereby his men could be fed. For throwing off the shackles of Great Britain, achieving freedom was the goal! Each state was assigned a Quartermaster General and Deputy Quartermaster General. These men were charged with procuring flour, meat (animals on the hoof) hay and fodder for the horses as well as wagons for transportation, sites for storage of all goods, as well as team-drivers to transport the goods. An incredibly
responsible job awaited the Quartermaster who spent most of his time in the saddle seeking out food for the army and rushing it to assigned destinations. Early in the war, soldiers were allotted a certain amount of flour from which each was to make his own bread. Unfortunately it is easy to lose flour leaving the men to suffer hunger until a new supply could be found. Certainly loose flour proved most unsatisfactory. What was needed was baked bread (the proverbial staff of life) handed out as a ration. Enter a Philadelphia expert baker who offered his services to sustain the Patriot Army during the war. His name, Christopher Ludwig, a German immigrant who had found great success and prosperity in America. Titled “Baker General� by George Washington, Ludwig’s command was to set up field bakeries, train men to bake the hard bread needed to last for weeks, then move on; baking, training, and setting up bake ovens safely behind the lines. One such bake oven was set up in Pittstown. With flour and grist mills on the Capoolong Creek, and two main colonial roads, as well as proximity to the ferries across the Delaware, Pittstown was an ideal
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location for Christopher Ludwig’s ovens. On July 25,1777, a letter from George Washington to Christopher Ludwig, Baker General, at Pitts Town read thusly, “...I imagine you must at this time have a considerable parcel of hard bread baked. I am moving toward Philadelphia with the army and should be glad to have it sent forward. You will therefore upon receipt of this send all that is ready down to Coryell’s Ferry, except about two thousand weight which is to be sent to a place called the White House and there to wait for the division of the Army which is with me. I expect to be in that neighborhood the night after tomorrow if the weather is fair...� Absolute proof that General George Washington with a division of the Army not only marched through our area, but procured several thousand pieces of “hard� bread for the sustenance of the Revolutionary Army. All of which had been shipped from Pittstown to Whitehouse!
Readington Area Starfish was started by a consortium of local churches and is a community based volunteer organization that operates an emergency food pantry, assists local residents with emergency needs and provides holiday food to families in need. Help is needed to sort and bag holiday food. Just have a small amount of time? Volunteer to do a local delivery for someone who can’t pick up their food. Bring a friend and join Readington Starfish at any of the times listed below. It is not necessary to sign up. All activities take place in the Community Room at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Route 523 andPulaski Road, Whitehouse Station. If you have questions contact Readington Township Social Services at 908-534-0974. Thanksgiving Food Distribution: Nov. 20 - 6:30 p.m. Set up hall Nov. 21 - 9 a.m. Volunteers sepa-
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Volunteers Needed for Starfish Thanksgiving Food Distribution
rate and sort food Nov. 22 - 9 a.m. Volunteers sort and pack food perishables; 5 p.m. Volunteers sort and pack fresh foods; 5:30 p.m Volunteers deliver food to those not able to pick up; 6 p.m. Food Basket pickup, Volunteers assist handing out food and help put it in car. Do you know anyone in the community who needs a holiday meal? Contact Social Services at 908-534-0974 and the office will contact the individual or family to discuss programs. Readington Starfish accepts food and monetary donations. Donations can be made through local churches, dropped off at the Municipal Building (8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m Mon. – Fri.) or mailed directly to Readington Area Starfish Treasurer, 530 Route 523, Whitehouse Station, NJ 08889. —Submitted by Diane Clapp, Readington Social Services
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Recent property sales reported in Readington Township: (Correction: The residents of 325 Sparrow Court have not sold and are not selling their property. The Readington News regrets the error in last month’s issue.) 12 Baneberry Drive $208K 1210 Berry Farm Road $347,500 21A Central Avenue $660K 34 Ditmar Boulevard $576,182 397 Ferncrest Court $140K 4 Forty Oaks Road $475K 25 Forty Oaks Road $429K 10 Governor Road $530K 87 Junco Court $187,500 446 Main Street $225K 43 Mallard Court, Unit 43, $185K 129 Mockingbird Court $129K 7 Paterson Road $590K 8 Powderhorn Road $260K 17 Railroad Avenue $205K 129 Van Cleef Drive $680,777 130 Van Cleef Drive $770,596 309 Well Sweep Road $405K 119 West Woodschurch Road $1,470,000 18 Wheatfield Road $619K
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