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Spread Your Wings & Fly

Stony Brook Art Teacher Mrs. Samantha Rueger recently painted a mural on a highly visible wall at the school and created a timelapse video of the project for students and staff to enjoy. “I was encouraged by Principal Kristen Kries to paint a mural,” Mrs. Rueger said. “For the concept, I chose to include the school’s staff in the decision. I sent out a form that collected their ideas and votes for what type of mural they would like to see every day (interactive, inspiration quotes and/or subject imagery).” Mrs. Rueger found that everyone seemed to like all of the concepts, so she put them all together and chose the butterfly to represent growth and transformation. Along the top of the butterfly she wrote “Spread your wings & fly” to represent the students’ jour-

Following is a letter to the residents of Branchurg Township from retiring NJ State Senator Kip Bateman:

To the Branchburg residents, On January 10th I will serve my last day in the New Jersey Senate. After 38 years as a public official representing Branchburg Township, I wanted to take the time to thank the voters for giving me the honor to serve. I have lived in Branchburg my entire 64 years, and to be able to serve as mayor of my town was special. Stony Brook Art Teacher Mrs. Samantha Rueger displays her breathtaking butterfly mural, completed Nov. 19.

ney. For the inside of the butterfly wings, she drew imagery that represents SBS and its subject areas. And best of all, the students can interact with the butterfly wings by standing in the middle and pretending the wings are theirs.

Carols by Candlelight– A festive crowd at White Oak Park sings the songs of the season at the annual Carols By Candlelight on Dec. 9. Song leaders are the Somerville High School Chamber Choir and Acapella Group, directed by Karen Gorzynski, Somerville High School Vocal Music Director. The event is hosted by Branchburg Recreation. - Photo by Bernard Rosario

Over the years, I had the pleasure of performing many marriages and speaking at dozens of Eagle Scout Courts of Honor and Gold Star ceremonies. I have met and worked with hundreds of individuals in efforts to make Branchburg a better place to live and raise a family. I will miss many aspects of being an elected official, but it was an experience I will never forget. My heartfelt thanks for giving me the opportunity to serve. ~ Kip Bateman

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Branchburg Recreation to Manage Senior Citizen Club By Audrey E. Henry Branchburg Recreation For 50 years the Branchburg Senior Citizens have enjoyed their club here in the township with weekly meetings at the Whiton Hills Community Room, picnics at White Oak Park, various events, and bus trips. Dedicated residents and non-residents have taken the helm through the years and managed beautifully through it all, especially with the challenges of Covid-19! As time marched on, interest began waning and conversations took place over the past year. The solution became clear, and the Branchburg Seniors will now fall under the direction of the Recreation Department. We are actively working with the Seniors Executive Committee and slowly transitioning over to planning programs and events for 2022. The seniors will still maintain officers who will act as a steering committee. Our hope is to spark the interest of Branchburg seniors who were former members as well as those who never knew the club existed. To become a “Senior Program Participant” you must be 55 or over. Registration will occur each January, beginning this Jan. 1, 2022,

and occur online through Community Pass. (We offer a paper registration form as well, available at the senior meetings or through the Recreation Office.) This registration will entitle you to discounts on already existing recreation programs as well as an opportunity to enjoy any trips or events that are planned for the seniors. Annual dues for residents are $15, while non-residents pay an additional $10 or a total of $25. To register online through Community Pass, create an account if you do not already have one. (https://register.communitypass.

net/Branchburg) If you forgot your password call us, and we will help. (If you were a member at the Silver Saddle pool over the summer, you are in Community Pass.) Register under “Annual Senior Citizen Programs 2022.” You must then register for the “Senior Program Participant,” which acts as your dues, $15 or $25. This will serve as your membership for the year and afford you the opportunity to receive discounts on recreation programs listed in that season. If you have questions or suggestions or need assistance, please call us at 908-526-1300 ext. 188.

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Comedy Night Jan. 15 Our Lady of Lourdes Council 6930 Knights of Columbus presents “A Magical Evening of Laughter” at 8 p.m. at the church community center on Route 523 in Whitehouse Station. Stand-up comic Larry Stevens will perform. Tickets are $50 per person, and dinner, dessert, wine and beer will be included. Proceeds benefit local charities. Doors open at 6 p.m., with dinner at 6:30 and the

Bluegrass Jan. 30 StoneHearth Bluegrass Band will perform at the Neshanic United Methodist Church, 301 Maple Ave., Neshanic Station, from 2 to 4 p.m. A traditional acoustic bluegrass band, StoneHearth has appeared at WDVR’s Heartlands

Somerville High School Winter Guard launched a shoe drive on Dec. 15 that will run through February. The guard will earn funds based on the total weight of the shoes collected as Funds2Orgs will purchase all of the donated footwear. Anyone can help by donating gently worn, used or new shoes in temporary boxes in the foyer of Somerville High School and the Branchburg Municipal Building. All donated shoes will then be redistributed throughout the Funds2Orgs network of microenterprise partners in developing

nations. Funds2Orgs helps impoverished people start, maintain and grow businesses in countries such as Haiti, Honduras and other nations in Central America and Africa. Proceeds from the shoe sales are used to feed, clothe and house their families. One budding entrepreneur in Haiti even earned enough to send her son to law school. Most people have extra shoes in their closets they would like to donate which can help those less fortunate become self-sufficient. —Submitted by Somerville High School Winter Guard

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SCVTHS Students Support Cancer Research

As part of a yearly fundraiser, students in the Health Occupations/ HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America) club at Somerset County Vocational & Technical High School collected donations for the American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer. Students and staff participated by giving $1 donations and filling out Celebration of Life Birthday Cards, which were added to the Celebration of Life Wall, outside the school’s guidance office. At the end of the fundraiser, the Health Occupations/HOSA students had their most successful event by gathering nearly $600. As part of another fundraiser, students in the National Honor Society for Dance Arts collected 18 large bags of gently used items in support of the United Breast Cancer Foundation. All items will be used to assist women, men and children

affected by breast cancer. SCVTHS Dance Instructor and Chapter Sponsor for the National Honor Society for Dance Arts Maureen Glennon-Clayton spoke of the drive stating, “I am very proud of our senior student, Colin Sheeley, who spearheaded the donation drive. He approached me with his idea, in support of Breast Cancer Awareness month, and the drive was very successful with approximately 18 bags of donated items. A special thank you to our students, parents, and the community for their generous donations to help support all those affected by breast cancer.” Finally, students in the Cosmetology program held a Hair Extension Fundraiser, which yielded $400 for the Susan G. Komen Foundation. Hair extensions were available for students and staff during lunch periods throughout the month of October.

Registration for the Branchburg Baseball Club spring season is now open. Register early to avoid a late fee. Boys and girls in preschool through 12th grade are eligible to play baseball. Girls in 1st through 8th grade are eligible to play softball. Preschoolers are eligible to play if they will be entering kindergarten in the fall of 2022. To register, visit branchburgbaseball.com.

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Branchburg Soccer Club Celebrates Inaugural Season

FC Neshanic, a Branchburg premier youth soccer program, celebrated its inaugural season with the U13 and U12 teams Dec. 5 at Branchburg Sports Complex. The boys were excited to celebrate their season, and friendships, over some laser tag, pizza and cupcakes. Antonio Pires, President, the drive behind the vision for the club, said “Our goal at FCN is to have player development be at the forefront of our program. We

also believe that development includes more than soccer development, it also includes character and leadership development. Our program is based off a true community model that is essential to the growth of our players.” Director of Coaching, Dimitri Serrano, said, “This year our focus was to build on our playing style and have the player understand what it takes to dominate games. The response from our players was amazing, and

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the work and efforts they put in showed up in a lot of games this season.” FCN was thrilled to add another high caliber coach to the roster with Ezequiel Lepera. “I am very grateful to be part of the FC Neshanic family, who had welcomed me with open arms and allowed me to continue doing what I love and most importantly be able to help this amazing group of young players find their potential on and off the field through this beautiful game,” he said. FC Neshanic coaches will host tryouts this spring (for their Fall 2022/Spring 2023 rosters) at their home fields at White Oak Park for boys/girls in birth year age groups of 2009-2015. More information can be found at www.fcneshanic. com.

Troop 185 Flag Retirement Ceremony

On the evening of Nov. 10, scouts and adults from Troop 185, as well as Cub Scouts from Packs 94, 185 and 315, conducted a flag retirement ceremony at White Oak Park in honor of our veterans. Scouts described what each part of the flag represented, as the stars and stripes of one flag were cut apart and placed onto a fire. Scouts, veterans and other attendees, who wanted to retire a worn flag had the opportunity to place one onto the fire. Thank you to all veterans for their service. –Submitted by Eileen Bufe

Election Results Clarification In the December issue of The Branchburg News, General Election results were reported as of Nov. 15 as listed on the Somerset County Clerk’s website. Vote counting continued after that date, and our report was not final. For election updates see www. co.somerset.nj.us.

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This Month In Branchburg History One year ago, Jan. 2021 – Two important bridge routes in North Branch reopened after major replacement projects. The old wooden one-lane bridge above the NJ Transit railroad tracks was now the new twolane steel and concrete River Road Bridge. Down the road, toward Route 22, the new Station Road Bridge opened with new steel guide rails, and the original colonial-era foundation stones were back in place. Five years ago, Jan. 2017 – Now that the state’s Transportation Trust Fund had been worked out, contractors were planning to get back to work

reconstructing Readington tee member Barbara Bye was Road as soon as the weather al- sworn in as Deputy Mayor. lowed. 50 years ago, Jan. 1972 – After Ten years ago, Jan. 2012 – On 10 years as Branchburg Schools Jan. 7, Jeff Chiesa of Branch- Superintendent, Clement Sayburg was picked as the new lor stepped aside because the Attorney General of New Jer- district wanted to find a leader sey by Gov. Chris Christie and with secondary school managewas confirmed unanimously by ment experience for the high the State Senate on Jan. 9, and school that was soon expected sworn in the next day. to be built in Branchburg. Saylor said he was agreeable to 25 years ago, Jan. 1997 – continue working in BranchTownship Committee mem- burg as an assistant superinber James Dunlop was chosen tendent managing the primary unanimously as mayor for a schools. Dr. Al Potter, school one-year term by his fellow board president, said Saylor’s committee members, to suc- move would be part of a “comceed John Sanford. Commit- pletely amiable agreement.”

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By Kate Sarles Women join the Branchburg Woman’s Club for a variety of reasons. Some want to pursue a special interest that the club offers, others are drawn to the community fundraising projects, others just want to develop friendships and have fun. Last month the club met for that last reason, when it celebrated the holidays with the annual December social. As is done in each of its monthly meetings, a committee of members supplied delicious refreshments and then all enjoyed an evening of social networking. Also at the December meeting, the women brought cookies for the PTO’s Holiday Happiness drive. This year, as was the case last year, the cookies had to be store bought; but the ladies look forward to the tradition of baking delicious holiday cookies for Holiday Happiness next year, after Covid times. Operation Blue Guardian will be presented at the Jan. 22

meeting by the Branchburg Police Department at Whiton Hills Community Room at 7 p.m. This initiative allows the police in an emergency to access the home of a resident 55 years or older who may not be able to give the police entry to their home. We look forward to this important information that we or our family and friends may need in the future. As a 60-year member of the New Jersey State Federation of Women’s Clubs (NJSFWC), Branchburg women participate in the state’s awards program competing in areas such as Communications, Civic Engagement and Outreach, Education and Libraries, and Fundraising. This is the time of year when all the applications are compiled. Awards are presented in the spring, and Branchburg usually places well. We will report on the awards in the spring. For club information, call 908458-6832 or email branchburgwomansclub@gmail.com.

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** RECREATION NEWS** A New Year is upon us & wish all of our participants, volunteers and residents a very Happy, Healthy New Year. With our limited space we are thankful for all those who enjoy the programs we are able to offer and hope you keep coming back with others to join you! WINTER Program Registration is going on NOW! Programs begin this week! Take a moment and check out our program offerings on the township website (DO NOT google Branchburg Recreation, you won’t find current programs) go to: www.branchburg.nj.us click on Recreation. The Recreation booklet offers a great description of programs or you may just register online through Community Pass. Put those NEW YEARS resolutions into practice and register NOW! SENIOR NEWS! Please check out the article, ‘SENIOR CORNER’, explaining the revisions taking place with the Branchburg Senior Club. It will now fall under the direction of the Recreation Department, see details in that article. For anyone 55 and older already participating in our programs there are benefits for you too! Check it out! . Follow Branchburg Recreation on Facebook@ BburgRecDept

The Township offers approximately 125 community garden plots at the John Sanford Farmland Preserve (River Lea Farm) located at 2088 South Branch Road. Registration will begin in January and plots are offered to returning gardeners first and then to new gardeners on a first come basis. Available plots are 10 x 10 for $30.00; and 10 x 24 for $50.00; a $10.00 discount is offered for seniors age 62 and older. You can designate your gardening method as organic or non-organic. Applications will be available in the Township Clerk’s office after January 1, 2022. Municipal Park & Ride Lot Branchburg Township offers commuters a Park & Ride Commuter Lot on Route 202 N between River Road and Milltown Road for service via the Trans-Bridge Bus Line to and from New York City. Contact Trans-Bridge Lines at transbridgelines.com for the route schedule and pricing. Parking is permitted by permit only on weekdays and free of charge on Saturday, Sunday and legal holidays. No parking is permitted any day between the hours of 12:00 AM and 4:30 AM. Annual and daily parking permits are available to residents and nonresidents at the Municipal Building. Daily parking permits and bus tickets can also be purchased at the Bagel Garden on Route 202 N and Kenbury Road. For more information, please contact the Clerk’s office at 908-526-1300 x104.

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Branchburg resident Lisa Gallizzo is among the judges at the 146th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show Presented by Purina Pro Plan in New York, NY, Jan. 24-26. The iconic dog show is set to return to New York City after the 2021 event was held outdoors at the Lyndhurst Estate in Tarrytown, NY, due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Gallizzo is one of two judges for the Junior Showmanship Preliminaries. This is her first judging assignment at Westminster. Gallizzo became involved in the sport of dogs at 12-years-old, exhibiting her family’s Golden Retrievers in Conformation and

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Paris Bozzuti of Branchburg was installed as Vice President of the National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) at Somerset County Vocational & Technical High School (SCVTHS) on Nov. 23. In a small ceremony, NTHS Advisor Susan Santiago, Principal Hector Montes, and Director of Special Services Maria Johnson presented certificates and pins to the newly appointed president, vice president, treasurer and secretary. Students inducted into the National Technical Honor Society

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Eugene and Jaclyn LaRoche and Brian and Dana Lauducci of Branchburg announce the engagement of their children Isabelle LaRoche and Kevin Lauducci. Isabelle graduated from Immaculata High School in 2020 and is studying nursing at Raritan Valley Community College. Kevin graduated from Somerville High School in 2020 and is studying computer science and business at Rutgers University. Both are expecting to graduate in May 2023. Kevin and Isabelle are planning a Jan. 8, 2022, wedding at Immaculate Conception Church.

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SHS Hosts Winter Guard Show Jan. 22 at Branchburg Central Middle School

Pictured are members of the Somerville High School Scholastic World Winter Guard.

By Patti Verbanas On Saturday, Jan. 22, the Somerville High School Music Boosters Association will host its 16th annual Indoor Color Guard show at Branchburg Central Middle School. Competing winter guard teams from around the region will attend, with a concluding performance of the debut of the 2022 show by the two-time world champion Somerville High School Scholastic World Winter Guard. Winter guard — known as “the sport of the arts” — is a competitive

indoor color guard activity in which performers use flags, rifles, sabers and other equipment combined with dance to produce a choreographed show. Teams are judged in various categories, including movement, technique, design analysis, equipment and general effect. The Somerville Winter Guard is the 2012 Scholastic A and 2015 Scholastic Open Class Winter Guard International (WGI) World Champion, a competition that takes place annually at the University of Dayton in Ohio. The award-winning

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Pictured are the Somerville High School Marching Band and Color Guard. By Sharon Kechula, Somerville High School Music Booster Association And this one time at Band Camp… an iconic phrase invoking for some, more than a smirk but a reminiscence of time filled with long hot days of practicing movements and music over and over and over again to bring together not only a show, but a community of young adults working in sync to showcase their individual talents creating a distinctive performance as one continuous, harmonious team. Briefly looking at 2020, the Somerville Pioneers as with many

of Mr. Matt Krempasky, exemplified what many of us may have felt with the return of school, teams, and clubs, with the musical pieces choreographed and performed “Don’t You Worry Bout A Thing,” “Pure Imagination” and “Look How Far We’ve Come.” Adorned in masks other than when eating or playing, riding buses to venues with the windows open, the return to performing stand-music and half-time at football games reignited the school spirit missed from the previous year. The energy in the stands emitted the pulse and camaraderie of support and enthusiasm of time with classmates and athletes, cheering the team on to their victories. With the competition circuit back on track, though smaller than previous years, the drop in enrollment aligned the Pioneers with their Group 4A peers allowing them to compete with other bands through the USBands network. Whether competing in heat or chilly rain, the band rolled out a stellar performance earning them multiple awards including the Yamaha Cup Championship. Keeping the kids fed and on-point, the dedicated band-parents prepared and served pre-competition meals, loaded and unloaded instruments and rolled-out heavy props at each event and cheered with heartfelt en-

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devoid of life, a waste of space, only to be saved by ratables. Unbeknownst to most, the open space and river corridor teemed with viable populations of wildlife that existed long before the A short rapid at the head of an cows came and remained in viisland on the South Branch de- able populations after the cows manded my immediate attention, passed. though it was an easy and familiar A common misconception passage. A few quick draws and about wildlife is, if you don’t see paddle strokes allowed the canoe herds of animals, they don’t exist, to negotiate the exposed rocks except as anomalies. The facts are, without a scratch. The smooth many wildlife species, mink for open water below the rocks, this example, exist in healthy populaday, appeared to be non-navi- tions across the state. gable as a herd of Holstein milk Animals that dominated stories cows stretched from pasture to of frontier days, sans mountain lithe far bank. The cool water must ons, still live among us. Tales of have felt so good on their udders coyotes, black bear, otter, beaver, they were reluctant to move and turkey, whitetail deer and eagles remained motionless, all eyes belong to wild country, pristine watching me silently approach. wilderness rarely visited by huI did my best to avoid start- mans. Even the sound of migrating a stampede and shunned the ing wild geese, flying a mile high thought of owning the notoriety in a V formation, still makes the of being the only canoeist ever heart beat faster. The geese were to be churned into oblivion by travelers from the far north on a stampeding bovines, while pad- winged journey, whose eyes had dling down a quiet river. It would seen wild places we could only certainly be an inglorious and un- dream about. expected end to a peaceful canoe The symbol of our country, the trip. bald eagle, until recently, existed The cows did give way, grudg- only as marketing brands, has ingly, as they shifted position to now established territory along allow my passage, each cow sub- our rivers, one nest producing fifstituting for a slalom gate on a teen fledglings over seven years. downriver run. Eagles of all ages are now a comThat scenario will never hap- mon sight. pen again as the dairy farm was Trees gnawed by errant beaver sold and new environmental reg- looking for a permanent home ulations barred cattle from rivers line the rivers. Transients pass and streams. through each winter, occasionSo it was that the proliferation ally homesteading for a few years. of dairy herds dwindled to change Beaver were the main attraction the perception of the character for early settlers and provided imof the region from rural to land petus to explore and settle the earprime for development. ly wilderness. Again, a local aniThe absence of cows from the mal whose lineage is associated landscape was taken as a signal with mountain men, wilderness that nothing remained to be saved and American history, remains in terms of nature or wildlife. The and thrives despite the absence of land without was sterile cows. 3.5” x 2.5”cows | Maximum Font and Size: 30 pt

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