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Branchburg Student and Educator to Receive U.S. Presidential Scholars Awards On June 23, Sonia Purohit of Branchburg will be one of 161 recipients nationwide of the 2019 U.S. Presidential Scholars Award. In New Jersey, only eight students were chosen to receive this honor. The U.S. Presidential Scholars Award is America’s highest honor for high school seniors. It was established in 1964 by executive order of President Lyndon Johnson to recognize and honor some of our nation’s most distinguished graduating high school seniors. In 1979, the program was extended to recognize students who demonstrate exceptional talent in the arts. In 2015, the program was again extended to recognize students with ability and accomplishment in career and technical education (CTE) fields Each year, only up to 20 students are selected under the CTE category. Sonia is one of them in 2019. Each scholar is asked to nominate his or her most influential teacher. Sonia named Elizabeth Mabrey, founder and director of Storming Robots in Branchburg as her most influential educator. For this honor, Elizabeth Mabrey is among the 155 recipients of the 2019 Distinguished Teacher Award. Application for the US Presidential Scholars Program is by invitation only. The student must be a US citizen or legal permanent US resident, a high school senior with exceptionally outstanding academic achievement, and must be nominated by the state’s

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Chief State School Officer. The 2019 ceremony will be held on June 23 when each honoree will receive a Presidential Scholar Medallion at the White House in Washington DC. Sonia has attended Storming Robots for her robotics engineering and computer science learning since she was in seventh grade. By the time she was in

grade 11, she also took on the roles of instructor and mentor at Storming Robots. She will enter the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Class of 2023 beginning this fall and plans to major in computer science. Storming Robots is a Branchburg-based Robotics and Computer Science Learning Center for grades 4 to 12. Visit its site at https:// www.stormingrobots.com to learn more about it. Visit US Department of Education https://www2. ed.gov/programs/psp/index. html, to view the complete list of all 2019 Presidential Scholars and the Distinguished Teachers. The following description of Sonia Purohit as a Scholar Athlete was posted in May at www.scvths.org: “Sonia, daughter of Keerti and Vinay Purohit, is a two-sport varsity athlete at Somerset County Vocational and Technical High School (SCVTHS) and a four-year track & field letter-winner at Somerville High School. She earned senior-year captain status for both track and soccer. Sonia recorded over 100 career goals and finished her junior soccer season as the secondleading goal scorer in the state. Senior year, Sonia was the starting guard on the varsity basketball team and finished top-ten in the state for steals-per-game. She is also the president of the National Honor Society at SCVTHS. This fall, Sonia plans on majoring in Computer Science and running track at MIT.” (Sonia was honored for her achievments at the annual Somerset County Scholar Athlete dinner on May 8.)

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First Food Truck & Music Festival Was a Great Success

The weather smiled on White Oak Park for the inaugural Branchburg Food Truck and Music Festival on Saturday, May 11. Thousands attended the eight-hour event, sponsored by the Rotary Club of Branchburg in conjunction with Branchburg Township. Professional event management was handled by Just Jersey Fest. Dr. Julie Ann Juliano, Rotary president, summed up the day perfectly at the Rotary Club tent. When asked for a comment, she replied: “This is so great, it’s unbelievable. Such community!” The next day, May 12, Doc Julie reported by email that there were

4,967 paid admissions to the Fest. About two dozen food trucks converged on the park, along with two bands and many vendors. In the hours before the Fest, it was amusing to drive through Branchburg streets and watch food truck after colorful food truck navigating its way to the park. Likewise, it was amazing to realize these food trucks were arriving just five months after Mayor Anna Columbus, at the Township Committee Reorganization Meeting in January, said the following: “I am thinking about having a food truck festival in the spring.” continued on page 5

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Primary Election is June 4 The 2019 Primary Election will be held on Tuesday, June 4. Polls are open from 6 am to 8 pm. A week or so before the election, registered voters should receive a sample ballot by postal mail from Somerset County that includes candidate names, party affiliations and polling locations. The last day to register to vote in the Primary Election was back in May (21 days prior to the election). Phone number for the Somerset County Clerk’s Election Division is 908-231-7504. Email address is CountyClerk@ co.somerset.nj.us. Kirkside Garage Sale June 8 Kirkside’s semi-annual garage sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 199 Route 28 in Bridgewater. A rain date is scheduled for Saturday, June 15. Kirkside is an affordable shared home for seniors sponsored by the North Branch Reformed Church.

Coffee with the Mayor, June 15 From 9:30 to 11 am at the Municipal Building. Listen, talk and learn about township issues and happenings in a casual setting. Historic Open House, June 16 From 1 to 4 pm, the 1790 Andrew Ten Eyck House will provide visitors an accurate look at how people lived in Branchburg’s earlier times. The restored brick and frame house is at 671 Old York Rd., at the entrance of the Allergan facility. Tours are provided by the Branchburg Historical Society, usually on the third Sunday of each month. If the “Open” flag is flying by the front door, the open house is underway. Parking lot is in the back, as is the house entrance.

Second Annual Dmitri Phelps Basketball Game at SHS is June 6

Summer Begins June 21 at 11:54 am The second annual student-faculty basketball game in honor of Dmitri Phelps will take place at Somerville High School on Thursday, June 6 Be There! When is School Out for Summer?!

Branchburg Schools: Last day of school for the district is Friday, June 21. Eighth-grade graduation ceremonies at BCMS are Wednesday, June 19 at 7 pm. Somerville High School: Last day of school is Friday, June 21, with graduation ceremonies on Brooks Field at 5 pm. . -- submitted by Alice Cooper

Reminder: Fundraiser Against Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) is June 9 As covered in the May Branchburg News, Bobby Howland’s 36-Mile Fundraising Run Against DMD (The 36) is Sunday, June 9. To understand the details and potential of this event, it’s best to visit https://jarof hope.org/campaign/ the36/ Here’s part of what Bobby writes: ”The miles will be completed around my local neighborhood in Branchburg, and we will gather at my home for a family-friendly party/celebration with plenty of food and drink from local establishments starting at noon. Plan for a positive, fun atmosphere with great people who are looking to make a difference for families battling Duchenne. Don’t forget to bring your running/walking shoes as the last mile will be police-escorted and make you feel as though you are in a Rocky movie!” The gathering place for The 36 is 140 Stony Brook Rd., Branchburg, starting about noon on June 9.

at 7 pm. The funds raised from this game will benefit families fighting childhood cancer. Last year the event raised $2,000 that went to two New Jersey teen boys fighting brain cancer, as well as a teen in California with a similar condition. Dmitri Phelps of Branchburg was a 17-year-old senior at SHS who tragically passed of brain cancer in January of 2018. Dmitri was an honor student, a commended National Merit scholar, spoke four languages and planned to study international law. The game was organized by his senior class of 2018, and the tradition is continued. The organizers hope to see as many Branchburg families as possible at this exciting and important event. Tickets are available at the door on June 6. -- submitted by Olga Manyakhina

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The new Neshanic Flea Market is at the foot of the historic Elm Street Bridge in Neshanic Station Village

6:30 am to 1 pm through to the fall – weather permitting. The charge for vendors is just $10. Attendance is free for shoppers and there is plenty of free parking. For directions, enter “111 Elm Street, Branchburg, NJ” in navigation systems. Vendors of any and all merchandise – antiques, collectibles, furniture, tools, toys, electronics, jewelry, clothing, books and videos are just a few – are invited to sell their products. The Neshanic Flea Market also hopes to attract sellers of fresh fruits and vegetables. The new Neshanic Flea Market is being sponsored by the Neshanic United Methodist Church as a service to the community. The church will have a booth at the Flea Market where it will collect food and donations for the Hillsborough Food Pantry. For more information and the latest news about the Neshanic Flea Market, visit www.neshanic.org/events/fleamarket or submit questions to fleamarket@ neshanic.org.

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Rotary’s “Touch a Truck” Family Fun Day is June 8 at Central Jersey Regional Airport

A scene at a previous “Touch a Truck” event

The Rotary Club of Branchburg is hosting a “Touch a Truck” event at Central Jersey Regional Airport on Saturday, June 8. Parents and children can participate between noon and 5 pm.

There will be activities specifically for children and others for both children and parents to enjoy together. Static displays of motorcycles, classic cars, airplanes, military vehicles and emergency response vehicles will appeal to

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all ages. Children will be able to operate several pieces of heavyduty construction equipment, tow trucks, dump trucks and other equipment brought to the event. They will be able to play in military jeeps and army transport vehicles, sit on motorcycles and have fun with an emergency vehicle interactive display. Bouncehouses, spray-chalk painting on the macadam and craft stations will be set up throughout the area. Also on the menu are tethered hot air balloon rides, hay rides and airplane rides for the whole family to enjoy. Admission and parking are free. There will be charges for food and some of the major active attractions. Parents are encouraged to bring lawn chairs if they wish to sit near the bandstand or in the interactive excavating area; otherwise, chairs and tables will be available for dining in a covered hangar. Speaking of the menu, hamburgers, hotdogs, sausage sandwiches and other foods will be available. Dessert vendor trucks will offer cupcakes, cheesecake and donuts. Music will be performed by Mark Miklos, a popular local country bluegrass singer, and the King Street Dukes who bring back the classic sounds of the great New Jersey bands from yesteryear. Hamburgers, hotdogs, sausage sandwiches and other foods will be available. Dessert vendor trucks offering cupcakes, cheesecake and donuts will also

be present to introduce their foods to those attending. Music will be performed by Mark Miklos, a popular country blue grass singer in our area and the King Street Dukes whose entertainment brings back the classic sounds of the great New Jersey bands from yesteryear. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Branchburg Rotary Foundation and the Veteran Network organizations sponsored by the Rotary Club of Branchburg: Welcome Home Vets NJ, Operation Jersey Cares, Frontline Arts, Project Horses for Forces and the Veteran Network of NJ will all receive funds from this event, which will also be matched by a generous benefactor who supports veteran causes. Attending Family Fun Day will provide these organizations the opportunity to receive a match up to $25,000 for this event.l Central Jersey Regional Airport is at 1034 Millstone River Road in Hillsborough, bordering Manville. It was formerly known as Kupper Airport. The Rotary Club of Branchburg meets every Wednesday at 7:30 am at Stoney Brook Grille in Branchburg. Anyone interested in joining is welcome to attend a meeting to learn more about Rotary. For additional information call 908-685-8080, visit http:// portal.clubrunner.ca/3078 or click a “like” on Facebook for Rotary Club of Branchburg. -- info provided by Kathy Feigley

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Cub Scouting Info Night is June 10: Membership to be Offered to Girls and Boys Branchburg Cub Scouting will welcome boys and girls entering grades K-5 this September to join Branchburg Cub Scouting. While Cub Scouting in years-past has been for boys only, and only for those entering grades 1-5, the Boy Scouts of America expanded its program this year to include girls and boys, and will include a program for kindergarten students. Select packs in Branchburg will offer this expanded scouting model. The traditional scouting model (only boys) will also be offered by some Branchburg packs. Branchburg is the home to three Cub Scout packs – Packs 94, 185, and 315. For over 50 years, Branchburg Cub Scouting has offered scouts and their families a year-round program, teaching leadership, community service, outdoor skills, fellowship, STEM and sports. Scouts meet one to four times per month to work on age-based skills and participate in iconic events such as campouts, nature hikes, community trips and the Pinewood Derby. The scouting year officially begins in September, but interested families in grades K-5 are welcome to join at any time and any age. A parent information session for the 2019-2020 scouting year will be held on June 10 at 7 pm at Whiton School (gymnasium). For additional information, or for those interested but cannot make the information session, email branchburgcubscouts@gmail.com.

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The Captains of Leisure is an eight-piece band with horns from north Jersey. Their Facebook page says they “specialize in performing danceable songs by the likes of Chicago, Earth Wind and Fire, Steely Dan, Stevie Wonder, The Temptations and Blood, Sweat and Tears.” That’s true, and they need to play in Branchburg more often. Stand-out songs at the Fest were Knock on Wood and Mustang Sally. Genres are listed as classic funk rock, R&B, soul and blues.

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More Food Truck & Music Fest

Dr. Julie Ann Juliao, president of the Rotary Club of Branchburg, looks comfortable aboard this 2019 Harley Davidson Softail Low Rider. The Rotary will raffle the motorcycle in September to benefit veterans groups, and was selling tickets at the Fest

t was a beautiful day after weeks of rainy weather, and the crowds responded. This is a view down the main park road, with the line to get into the Fest stretching from the Snak Shack area all the way down to Baird Road. By the way, that umbrella seen on the right was a good idea – many people went home with unexpected sunburns.

People had been asked to bring non-perishables for the food pantry, and they DID. Through the day, a mountain of food grew at the entrance.

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Cursive Handwriting Course this Summer at Neshanic Church

Isabelle LaRoche Wins Memorial Scholarship

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Photographed at Immaculate Conception Church in Somerville, from left: Immaculata’s Head of School Joan Silo, Tom Ellis, Ann Ellis Wooley, Isabelle LaRoche, Msgr. Brennan, Fr. Tholitho, Ted and Marge Ellis

Isabelle LaRoche of Branchburg is the first recipient of the Sister Mary Dee Ellis IHM ’91 Memorial Scholarship. Sister Mary Dee Ellis served in South America for 16 years, as well as in the states, before becoming the Novice Directress of the IHM community. She died in January, 2018. The scholarship, set up by her family, was created to preserve the memory and share the story of Sister Mary Dee in the hopes of inspiring others to follow her example of helping to make

the world a better place by living her Catholic faith. The very generous scholarship of $10,000 for a rising Immaculata Junior for senior year tuition will be awarded each spring to a selected student for the next 10 years. To qualify, one must reflect the values and example of Sister Mary Dee, with a particular emphasis on the unique elements of her character. All who knew her valued her kindness, compassion, and thoughtfulness and admired her strong faith com-

mitment, dedication to service, especially to the poor, and her self-effacing, peaceful and happy temperament. Immaculata School Director Msgr Seamus Brennan said, “I am deeply grateful to the Ellis Family for this extraordinary recognition of Sister Mary Dee. This Memorial Scholarship will help to promote the outstanding qualities Sister Mary Dee possessed: kindness, generosity, a servant’s heart and a deep love for the Lord Jesus. Sister Mary Dee pursued excellence in all she did and is a great model for all of us. I ask all members of the Immaculate Conception/Immaculata Family to remember Sister Mary Dee in their prayers.”

The Neshanic United Methodist Church invites young people to attend a handwriting course in which they will learn how to write in the cursive style. In recent years, handwriting in the cursive style has been deemphasized in many public schools. As a result, many young people are not able to read or write cursive handwriting. Studies have shown that cursive writing can activate different parts of the brain, improving cognitive and visual skills as well as fine motor skills. It also enables children to function better in society, to relate to a broader group of people, and to be a better educated person. The instructors are two teachers who hold various educational degrees. The lead teacher has over 40 years of teaching experience in elementary and middle schools, and possesses a BA degree from Upsala, an MA degree in Education from Seton Hall University, a Degree in Special Education, as well as post graduate studies at Montclair State University and Jersey City State College. The assisting teacher holds a BA degree from Kean University, a Teaching Certificate for grades K through 12, and has 27 years of teaching experience. This weeklong introductory course will be held Monday, July 8, through Friday, July 12, 9 to 11 am at Neshanic United Methodist Church at 301 Maple Avenue, Neshanic Station, NJ 08853. This course is being offered to young people entering grade three and up. The fee for the course is $35. A discount is available for families enrolling more than one child. To register for this course, call the church office at 908 369-3838 and leave a message, or call 908 421-1508 for more information. -- submitted by Irene Novack 3.5” x 2.5” | Maximum Font Size: 30 pt

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Weekly Saturday Farmers Market Opens at Shoppes at the Farm On Saturday, June 1, the Shoppes at the Farm Farmers Market will open at 665 US-22 East in Whitehouse Station. The market will operate every Saturday through August. Hours are 9 am to 1 pm. “This year will mark the second season of the market,” said Mark Hartman, Owner of Shoppes at the Farm. “We opened last year on a monthly basis and received rave reviews. The community is very excited to have a market nearby. This year we are opening the market to both farmers and non-food vendors every week.” There will be live music and entertainment with demonstrations and giveaways. Following is a partial list of vendors. Farmer/food vendors: • AquaSprout Farms – hydroponic greens, • Black River Roasters – artisan coffee, • Blue Jingler Farm – grass-fed pork and beef, • Blue Moon Culinary – farm-totable prepared foods, • Bobolink

Dairy – artisan breads and cheeses, • Bon Butters – small batch nut butters & spreads and sweet treats, • The Cookie Lady – decadent old-fashioned, all natural cookies, • Country Fresh Farm – locally-grown fruits, vegetables, pickles and our famous sweet corn. • Defcon Sauces – award-winning wing sauces, horseradishes and dry rubs, • Jams by Kim – artisanal, all natural jams, jellies & preserves, • Mountain Meadow Farm – grass-fed chicken, turkey, eggs and prepared foods, • Mt. Salem Lamb Farm – farmfresh, local all-natural lamb, • The Pirate Cupcake – fresh, unique flavored cupcakes made with locally sourced ingredients, • Readington River Buffalo Farm – fresh, locally-raised American bison, • Scoops on Wheels – local, all-natural ice cream,

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Gregory James Gonzalez, CPA, age 61 years, of Basking Ridge, died suddenly on Monday, May 13, 2019 at his home. Born in Newark, NJ, Aug. 23, 1957, son of the late Horatio and Elenora Wurst Gonzalez, he was raised in Maplewood, NJ and would live in Branchburg and Middlesex before moving to Basking Ridge eight years ago. A 1975 graduate of Columbia High School, Maplewood, Greg would continue his education at Rutgers University receiving his BA in accounting and economics in 1979. He would further his graduate studies at Rutgers, earning his Certified Public Accoun-

treasurer and was also treasurer of the Branchburg Township Sesquicentennial Committee and the Branchburg Country Fair Committee. Greg was a man who worked hard and played hard. He loved his job, but knew how to balance that with being a dad to his three children, a brother to his two siblings, and a dear friend to all that he met. His children recall their dad as teaching them to be independent and plan for the future, all while having fun and enjoying this thing called, “life.” From teaching them to drive by taking them to Newark Airport in a torrential downpour to the main streets of cities during rush hour, to spending weekends camping with them at 4-H, he was there for them on every level. He believed that education was important but that “street smarts” were as well. It was all about balance. He had many passions in life, including his family and his profession. He loved the outdoors, including hunting, archery and fishing. He was a wiz with a pool cue and played billiards professionally. Cooking, especially smoking foods, were part of his recipe for hosting parties where family and friends could spend time enjoy-

ing life. He also enjoyed plating a vegetable garden and taking care of his house. Travel was also on his list of activities and he enjoyed seeing and learning about the global world in which we all live; from Alaska to the Galapagos Islands, Greg saw it all, and appreciated those times making friends wherever he went. To sum up, Greg was a man who was generous with his time and talent and was determined to see that all those around him lived every day to the fullest. Though his life was cut short, his legacy will not fade anytime from the hearts of all those who loved him and were loved by him. Surviving are his three children, Laura Gonzalez and her husband, Josh Eberts, Diane Dantas and her husband, Braz Dantas, and Brian Gonzalez and his companion, Kathleen Carini; his sister, Marianne Herring and her husband, Elliot, his brother, Ronald Gonzalez and his wife, Carol; his fiancé, Carmen Aguirre and her children, Daemon, Haether and Kaela Cortese; Carmen’s brother, Luis Aguirre who was very close with Greg; his nieces, Jessica and her husband, Philip Mascaro and Kristin and her husband, Michael Gutman; his great

nephew, Jaxon Mascaro; several cousins and extended family; and many dear friends. Greg lay in repose on Sunday afternoon, May 19 in the Chapel of Wright & Ford Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Flemington. Life celebration services followed. Cremation at the Chapel of Somerset Hills Memorial Park Crematory was private with the immediate family, under the direct supervision of the Wright & Ford Licensed Care Team Family. Visit Greg’s permanent memorial site at www.wrightfamily.com, where one can light a memorial candle and leave a message of condolence and words of comfort, as well as share stories and photographs of his life. Memorial contributions in Greg’s honor may be made to the Wills Eye Foundation (Fund for Vision), 840 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107 or online at https://www.willseye.org/giving/fund-for-vision-2/. The Fund for Vision makes it possible for Wills Eye Hospital to address its highest priority needs in research, medical education and patient care.

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tant (CPA) designation in 1985. Highly proficient in the field, Greg would use his knowledge and people skills to own and operate the well-trusted and highly regarded financial planning, business consulting, and accounting firm of Leaver & Gonzalez in Basking Ridge for over 30 years. A well-regarded guest speaker at Raritan Valley Community College, he was also a frequent speaker at many professional tax seminars. Greg was a member of the American Institute of CPAs as well as the New Jersey Society of CPAs Member of Congress Key Person Program. He attained many professional and community accolades over the years including being selected as the Somerset County Chamber of Commerce 2002 Outstanding Business Person of the Year in the small business category and receiving a Volunteer Award from the Somerset County Board of Chosen Freeholders. Always civic minded, he was a charter member and also served as treasurer of the Branchburg Rotary Club. While there, he helped initiate a program through the Rotary Club, called “invest in a cop,” which paid for bulletproof vests for police officers. Greg served as a board member of the Resource Center for Women and their Families and was a Somerset County 4-H club leader for many years. He was a trustee of The Historical Society of Somerset Hills, where he served as

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RVCC Awards Degrees, Certificates to More than 1,300 Graduates Raritan Valley Community College (RVCC) awarded associate degrees and certificates to more than 1,300 graduates at its commencement, held Saturday, May 18, in the soccer field at the collegeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Branchburg campus. Clint Wallace, Sanofi Senior Vice President of Human Resources, North America, and Global Head of HR, Digital and Analytics, delivered the commencement address and received an honorary degree during the ceremony. One of the graduates speaking at the ceremony was David Iglesia of Branchburg, who introduced the faculty speaker, Bick Treut of Somerville, Professor of Communications Studies, who is in his 17th year with RVCC. Iglesia had enrolled at a four-year, out-of-state university, but before he stepped foot on campus, he realized the cost was too high and that RVCC would be his best option. At RVCC, Iglesia has been a member of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society and the National Society of Leadership and Success. Iglesia graduated Magna Cum Laude with degrees in four majors: Social Science, General Business, Marketing and Communications. This fall, he will pursue a degree in Communi-

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Soccer Runs in the Family Two siblings from Branchburg, Amanda Aloia and Alec Aloia, are leading colorful, successful young lives in the world of soccer. Amanda Aloia of Neshanic has committed to play Women’s Soccer at Muhlenberg College (class of 2024) and pursue an advanced degree in speech pathology. She follows in the footsteps of her older brother Alec who is playing soccer in Barcelona, Spain, while pursuing a doctorate in physical therapy from Moravian College. Amanda, a Rutgers Preparatory School junior, class of 2020, competes on the 2002 FC COPA first team, an elite soccer club located in Metuchen. She is well accomplished in multiple defensive and midfield positions and has also enjoyed success as an attacker. Amanda’s versatility, physicality and on-field vison were highly sought-after qualities during the recruiting process. She began her soccer career as a member of the Branchburg Crew under Coaches Dave Purcell and Art Quade. Amanda joined COPA in 2015 and has since achieved

ment championships including the Jefferson Cup and several NJ State titles, in which Aloia had a significant impact. The Falcons produced 18 NCAA players currently competing with well-known colleges and universities. Aloia continues to train with Coach Hutch Novacek, who achieved international soccer prominence, was the inspiration for Aloia to enter international competition in Italy (2015) and Spain (2018) and continues as a mentor while overseas.

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Katherine Dailey Katherine Dailey, an SHS junior from Branchburg and an Ambassador Girl Scout in Troop 60524, was one of 16 Girl Scouts selected to participate as a Girl Scout Delegate at the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) at the United Nations Headquarters in New York City. From March 9-15, she and three other scouts from Girl Scouts Heart of New Jersey (GSHNJ) council joined more than 5,000 women and girls from around the world at the United Nations. Throughout the week, Katherine attended meetings held by different groups and participated in intergenerational dialogues with ambassadors, non-government organization (NGO) representatives and government officials from many countries. CSW is an annual meeting of UN member states and NGOs that discuss the state of women around the world and create goals to move towards gender equality in the upcoming year. This photo of Katherine was taken in the General Assembly Hall at the UN.

Eileen Jones On May 10, Caldwell University in Caldwell, NJ, unveiled the Eileen Jones Multicultural Center, named in honor of former Branchburg resident Eileen Jones. Jones was the first African American student to attend and graduate from Caldwell University. She earned her BA in social studies from Caldwell in 1957, and then went on to earn a JD from St. John’s University School of Law. A lifetime supporter of Caldwell University, in 2015, Jones established a scholarship to help high achieving students with financial need. Before her passing in January 2019, she donated a gift of property to the university with the intention that the proceeds of its sale be used to establish a multicultural center on campus.

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Past Four Years Were a Wild Ride THE S.H.S SCOOP By Caroline Kornbrek

All throughout high school, we have been warned that the four years spent at SHS would go by more quickly than we could ever expect. The reality of this statement has finally hit the Senior Class, as we see the date of our graduation creeping closer and closer. I see see my fellow classmates organizing the incoming freshman mixer, that I very clearly remember attending at the end of my eighth grade. At the mixer, incoming freshman from Somerville and Branchburg Middle Schools visit

SHS and participate in events led by the Peer Leaders. June is packed with events, ceremonies and showcases. On June 4th at 6:30, there will be a Senior Engineering Showcase. At this event, students will be presenting their end of year projects relating to carpentry, 3D printing, prosthetics, civil engineering, metal forging, and so much more. Come visit SHS at the engineering room to take a look. There will be a Students vs Faculty basketball game, hosted by student council. This game in memorial of Dmitri Phelps, a student who sadly passed away last year in January after battling brain cancer. The Seniors will be quite busy as we finish off the year. The Senior Picnic this year will be at Pine

Forest Lodge in Warren, where students can spend the day playing games, swimming, and spending the day outside. In addition to the Senior Picnic are the Senior Awards, Graduation and Project Graduation, all falling in a two-week time period. Project Graduation, hosted by Rutgers, is an overnight event for Seniors to celebrate their graduation in a safe environment. These past four years have been a wild ride. I have enjoyed (most) of my classes and what SHS has to offer. In August the Senior Class will be joining the job force or military, attending college, or traveling the world. We will think back on our years at the ‘Ville and all the hours spent playing in sports, participating in activities, studying, and meeting new people. Congratulations to the rest of the Senior Class, and I wish everyone good luck as we move on to the next stage of our lives. Editors’ note: Congratulations to Caroline for her excellent reporting and writing this past school year. Best wishes for continued success as she heads off to Cornell University to study engineering. -- Thanks from Monita and Bill

Stony Brook School Celebrates 20 Years of Riddle Poems A visit from a noted poet and author was a highlight of the 20th annual riddle poem contest at Stony Brook School in May. Rebecca Kai Dotlitch came from Indiana and is the author of over 30 children’s books, including When Riddles Come Rumbling, which originally inspired the contest. Dotlich presented student workshops and also met with teachers to discusss her path to publication, shared writing tips, personal stories and motivational lessons. She later attended the fourth- and fifthgrade poety awards assemblies, presenting each of the 40 winners with a personalized, signed copy of When Riddles Come Rumbling. The Branchburg Education Foundation funded Dotlich’s visit. Guest speaker was former Branchburg resident Lauren Melone, who has been volunteering her time, talents, and treasure with Stony Brook students for 20 years. A published poet and successful advertising copywriter, Melone offers creative, interactive poety workshops that enrich the curriculum and inspire students to be writers and poets. Schools Superintendent Rebecca Gensel visited the event and offered

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her appreciation for Melone’s years of support for Stony Brook students. There were also a student dance performance and jump-rope presentation of rhymes from one of Dotlitch’s books. Barnes & Noble in Bridgewater, a contest partner since 2012, invited top winners to the store to receive a photo, certificate and a $20 gift card. Of note was the donation by Polar Cub of coupons for free ice cream cones for all 40 award winners. Also, Stony Brook alums will remember the famous “prize bucket,” donated by Melone. -- submitted by Tonilynn Burke

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Members of the Branchburg Seniors Club enjoyed a wonderful luncheon and entertainment and dancing at the Somerville Elks on May 16. It was our 48th year as a club. We also presented Mary Beth Ferris from the Branchburg Recreation Dept. with a bouquet of flowers with thanks for all the help she has given us through the years. Happy retirement, Mary Beth. On June 5 we are scheduled to go to TD Bank Ballpark to enjoy watching the Somerset Patriots play The Blue Crabs from Maryland. We were lucky to be chosen for group tickets this year after two years of not winning the lottery sponsored by the Somerset County Freeholders. We thank the Freeholders for this opportunity. We are looking forward to a picnic on June 20. This is in ad-

dition to the one we usually have in September. Make sure you are signed up for this. There will be no regular business meetings or social meetings but all Thursdays will be open for Fun Days. Why not plan to get together with your friends to play cards , make puzzles, play pool, or just enjoy socializing? Continuing on our presidents list, Jean Dean was president for a few months in 2012 and then Vice Pres. Marion Chiesa finished the year for her. .Marion was a very dynamic and efficient leader. In 2013, Liz Dorizas was elected. Liz had many good ideas which she got into motion . She started the Monday Morning Movies for a Fun Day. She made the best egg salad sandwiches to sell for our lunches. Liz kept things hopping . She borrowed her daughter’s red convertible to drive in the Memorial Day Parades. It was always fun when Liz was around. She was re-elected in 2014. Jack Bergen got the presidency in 2015 and then Liz took another year in 2016. She moved to Texas. Jack Bergen was also very involved with the club and the community. Jack is a WWII veteran and always made sure we marched in the parade and arranged for the wreath, along with Joe Abate. He also worked in the Branchburg Country Fair each year. Every president adds a special spin to the club. In the next issue we will complete the presidents list – only two left. The coming June picnic will be our last meeting for the sum-

mer. All Thursdays will be Fun Days with friends and activities. Coming Events: Business Meeting is June 6. Social Meeting is June 20, which is the Summer Picnic at White Oak Park. All summer, Fun Days are every Thursday. Sept. 19 is the Annual Picnic at White Oak Park. Membership Information: Membership is open to ages 55+. Dues are $15 annually. Meetings are held on the first and third Thursdays of the month at Building 10, in the Whiton Hills Community Room on Rt. 202 South. It’s on the lower floor. The business meeting is always on the first Thursday. The third Thursday is the social meeting, which includes a light lunch. Time: 11am to 3 pm.“Fun Days” are social times to meet up with friends. These are on Thursdays when there are no meetings. Shooting pool or playing cards are a favorite activity. Playing board games and selecting books from the Book Nook, or just socializing are fun, too. You can even get a low cost light lunch. For more information, call 908-635-7542. June Birthdays compiled by Gail Mantz June 1 Rita Jordan June 5 Meg Kuzio June 6 Dot Roessner June 7 Aanita Doye June 14 Mary Jane Wronski June 16 Gerrie Rigante June 17 Dorothy Budzek June 17 Bob Doyle June 17 Phi Herb June 21 Karen Pekala June 21 Johanna Spinelli June 23 Jack Bergen June 24 Robert Hammer June 26 Ruth Hentz

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rage Lacrosse team achieved a first in the history of the Branchburg Lacrosse Club program during May. The team advanced to the 2019 NJJLL (North Jersey Junior Lacrosse League) playoffs, placing first in their flight (AA, Group 4) with an undefeated record. The team is the first from Barrage to ever advance to the playoffs. The team is coached by Jerry Varona, Bryan Brickley, and Brian Bumgarner. Pictured are members of the Branchburg Barrage eighth grade lacrosse team at Metlife Stadium on April 14 for the MetLife Trilogy Tournament. Branchburg Barrage team members are Antoine McLean, Christian Sina, Collin Williamson, Dante Victorella, Ethan Miller, Grant Maccini, Greg Hernandez, James Larino, Joe Migliore, Lorenzo Varona, Lucas Marchese, Mason Marchese, Michael Pareja, Peter Zaninelli, Quesean Williams, Rider Bumgarner, Ryan Lachow, Tyler Abramo, Tyler Brickley, and Vincent Lombardo. - Photo courtesy of Jess Zaninelli

Braving the Rain -- Members of Junior Girl Scout Troop 60354

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Javelin Champs: Cameron Hasko, Kiefer Thomas and Vincent Tews

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By Lois Paleck The 2019 Summer Reading Program at the Branchburg Library starts Monday June 17. The theme for this year’s program is “A Universe of Stories!”. Children of all ages can participate in the club by reading books or by being read to throughout the summer. Children keep track of the number of minutes read and visit the library to receive prizes based on their increasing accumulation of minutes. Individual reading logs are provided by the library and summaries are kept at the checkout desk in order to record each individual’s minutes and the various prize levels achieved. A recognition program for the participants is planned for Wednesday August 21, the last day reading minutes can be accumulated. So, come in and enroll any time on June 17th or later. Also, on Wednesdays throughout the summer, Storytime and a crafts program will continue to be held. We start at 10:30 with 30 minutes of Storytime followed by a craft session. No registration is required for these activities. The June Storytime weekly themes are Swimming Pool Fun (6/5), Tie & Slippers (6/12), Summer Fun (6/19) and Reading is Fun (6/26). If you are interested in volunteering at our Library, please give us a call. We would

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Officers Installed -- To conclude the May annual dinner at Fox Hollow Golf Club, the Branchburg Womanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Club installed its slate of officers. For the next club year, they are (left to right): Karen Sheridan, President; Mary Enyingi, First Vice President; Kathy Herdman, Third Vice President; Ann Marie Winters, Recording and Corresponding Secretary; Victoria Maloney, Financial Secretary; Regina Lembrich, Treasurer; and Linda Mish, First Year Trustee. A second vice president will be announced later this summer. On the far right is Barbra Lawson, BWC Membership Chair, who officiated. During the ceremony, she gave each officer a symbolic necklace pendant that she had handcrafted for the occasion. ED STANGLE OWNER

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Branchburg Central Middle School 8th grade students will be hosting their Social Change Rally on Wednesday, June 12, at the school. The rally is the culmination of a problem-based learning project that all 8th graders participated in for their Moral Courage Unit. Students selected an issue they felt passionate about, researched the topic, and determined how best to raise awareness, take action, and ask others to support their cause. At the rally, BCMS students will have the opportunity to visit tables, organized and hosted by 8th graders, to learn about different issues going on in the world and how they, too, can help make a difference. Issues range from animal cruelty to gun control. All families and community members are welcome to participate in the event on June 12 from 11:30 am to noon at BCMS in the Auxiliary Gym. “We are very proud of the work our students have done and the passion they have exhibited towards their topics,” said Kristen Cardona, 8th grade Language Arts teacher. “It has been a rigorous and authentic learning experience for them, and they are looking forward to showcasing their hard work to their peers, staff, and community members.” Students, parents, and community members may purchase a themed T- shirt to help each group contribute to its cause. Find the link at https://www.branchburg. k12.nj.us/ and click on BCMS.

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Crayon Initiative -- Branchburg Brownie Girl Scout Troop #62314 recently collected crayons as part of the Crayon Initiative, whose mission is to recycle used and unwanted crayons to enrich the lives of hospitalized children through art and imagination. The crayons are melted and repurposed into new crayons that are then donated. In May, the girls collected and sorted 21lbs of crayons that will support local community hospitals and help the less fortunate. Seen here from left to right: Elizabeth Dahl, Addison Swinsburg, Raegan Haluszka, Haley Patel, Reagan Przybylski, Emma Almaguer and Grace Gondeck. Not in photo: Brianna Simoncelli, Harmony Karroll and Sydney Students from area high schools working together on the front yard. (Left to McDonough. -- submitted by Janet La right:) Julia Spano, Raahil Gunaratne, Joe Napoli, Mike Salvo and Site Super-

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Branchburg Country Fair: The Planning Never Stops

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Troop 185 Helps with River Cleanup By Jason Lauducci, Troop 185 Scribe On April 13, Scouts from Boy Scout Troop 185 went down to the banks of the Raritan River near North Branch Greenway Park in Bridgewater armed with gloves, trash bags and picks. They scoured the river shoreline to pick up various plastics in and around the water, such as bags and bottles, as well as other pieces of trash in the area. This was part of Raritan Headwaters’ annual clean-up project. All of the work the Scouts did greatly benefits the

river’s ecosystem and the whole local environment. Troop 185’s mission includes contributing to local and larger scale community service regularly. Eighth-grade Scout Zachary Tistan said, “We found a tire, some metal bars and plastic pot in addition to things like water bottles and bags. It was dirty hard work but it’s good to leave a place better than how you found it.” Troop 185 meets on Wednesdays at North Branch Reformed Church. For more information

Amy Silva, Branchburg Country Fair committee member, is seen giving out prizes for the scavenger hunt at last year’s fair.

By Rita Bouwman Mark your calendars. The 22nd annual Branchburg Country Fair is on Sept. 28, with a rain date of Sept. 29. This free event includes entertainment, contests, food, activities, pony rides, fireworks and much more. There will also be vintage baseball games hosted by the New Brunswick Base Ball Club. This is a great event for those that are new to the area and for those that aren’t to meet up with old friends. There will be community groups, businesses and vendors in the tents. There will also be a scavenger hunt for youngsters.

The third annual Talent Show is open to Branchburg residents and students from Somerville High School. The committee would like to introduce two separate competition divisions: one for youth and one for grownups. Email Branchburgtalent@gmail.com if interested in participating. This free event brings thousands of families each year to White Oak Park for a day of community fun The fair runs from 11 am, ending with fireworks at dusk. For more info or to download vendor/ community/business registration forms, check out www.branch-

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Three Days, 21 Sites and 20 Miles: Troop 185 Takes DC

At left, Scouts all agreed that the Iwo Jima Memorial is much bigger than it looks in movies.

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Hidden Natural Treasures Revealed by Invitation of the Rain

Like a spectacular desert flower that only blooms after a rain, many tributaries of the Raritan river’s North and South Branch suddenly blossom into navigable waterways if only for a brief moment. These ephemeral watery threads weave though otherwise inaccessible places of pristine beauty and undisturbed wildlife. Visitation is exclusively by invitation of the rain. The chance of appropriate water level, matches the odds of winning at roulette. However, the opportunity to enjoy runnable water is increased, as it can occur at any time of the year, unlike many northeast rivers that are seasonally dependent on melting snow and large drainage areas. One jewel of a stream went a full year before the shadow of my canoe silently passed over its sandy bottom in time with the midsummer freshet racing to the sea. The rarity of such a small stream sojourn increases the value of the experience. The appearance of an apparition is the best way to describe the transformation of a small tributary into a navigable waterway. Water that lazily followed a convoluted path through a twisting labyrinth of exposed rocks, now flows over them with self-determination. The exposed stream bed is flushed clean of fallen leaves and broken branches while smaller rocks and stones are subtly rearranged into future sand bars and shoals. For many years I had my eye on a tributary of the South Branch too shallow to run and whose character was totally unknown to me. On these small streams, strainers, trees that span the watercourse from bank to bank can be life threatening, especially in high water with minimal possibility for evasive action. Even on the main course of the North and South branch, strainers have claimed paddlers’ lives. So, it was with caution that I approached what I considered to be a reasonable water level, after study-

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Access to some of the tributaries feeding the North and South Branch of the Raritan River can be a trail blazing event. The rewards are worth the effort. -- photo of JJmish by JJmish course, a palisade of red shale stood so high, it felt as if I were paddling through a canyon. Atop the sky scrapping cliff stood a wall of giant trees which appeared to be on the same plane as the cliff face. Their combined height and singular appearance could not be taken in with just a tilt of the head and an upward glance. It was as if the trees were standing on the earth’s shoulders in a successful effort to touch the sky. As is characteristic of these small streams, changes happen quickly and dramatically.

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RVCC Information Sessions, Campus Tours Slated in June Learn about all Raritan Valley Community College (RVCC) has to offer by attending an Information Session in June at RVCC’s Branchburg campus. The College is offering General Information Sessions and Adult Information Sessions, as well as special sessions for those interested in its Automotive Technology, Cosmetology and Esthetics (Skin Care) career programs. Upcoming summer sessions include a nine-week session starting June 10 and a six-week session starting July 8. The Fall Semester begins on Aug. 28. RVCC’s General Information Sessions and campus tours are scheduled for Tuesday, June 4, from 4-6 pm, and Wednesday, June 12, from 10-11 am. Both sessions will be held in the RVCC Conference/Events Center (Room 101). During the sessions, RVCC Admissions specialists will provide information about: · Enrolling in classes this summer and for the Fall 2019 Semester ·Programs designed to help students transfer to top colleges and universities in New Jersey, across the country, and even in Europe ·Career training programs, designed in partnership with local industry, that can be completed in a year or less ·The admissions process ·Financial aid options and scholarship opportunities I Information Sessions for adults who are considering returning to college or have never attended college will be held Saturday, June 8, from 10-11 am, and Tuesday, June 18, from 7-8 pm. Both ses-

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What They Went For Recent property sales reported in 14 Macintosh Road $557,500 Branchburg Township: 21 Macintosh Road $514K 83 Briar Way $849,900 1 Meadow View Court $915K 17 Christie Way $810K 856 Princeton Court $429K 17 Eckles Drive $1,440,840 64 Robbins Road $347K 18 Eckles Drive $1,152,320 12 Shaffer Street $383K 23 Eckles Drive $1,426,011 9 Thoroughbred Drive $464,530 103 Fairview Drive $332,705

This Month In Branchburg History One Year Ago, Jun. 2018: On June 10, the Somerville High School Pioneers Varsity Baseball Team, under head coach Chris Banos, won the NJ State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJ-SIAA) Group 3 Championship, defeating the Allentown Redbirds 3-2 at Veterans Park in Hamilton. Somerville’s overall record for the season was 20-5. Five Years Ago, Jun. 2014: A ribbon-cutting ceremony in a former farm field on June 4 marked the official opening of a 43-acre, groundmounted, 9.95-megawatt solar panel project to power Eli Lilly & Company’s ImClone biopharmaceutical operations in Branchburg. 10 Years Ago, Jun. 2009: Students from Stony Brook and Old York schools delivered 439 pounds of pop tabs to Ronald McDonald

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House in New Brunswick as part of an annual fund raiser. It was the biggest donation in the four years Branchburg had participated in the program. 25 Years Ago, Jun. 1994: Firefighters from 11 companies responded to a natural-gas-fueled fire that destroyed a warehouse filled with furniture on Route 22. The former site of Casamorella Wholesale Furniture was just east of the Readington Rd. intersection. 50 Years Ago, Jun. 1969: Five years after the South Branch School had been refurbished for the New Jersey tercentenary, it needed a new paint job. The Branchburg Republican Club volunteered to spring into action and the formerly white structure became “The Little Red Schoolhouse” (a popular song in the 1920s).

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