September 2019
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22nd Annual Branchburg Country Fair is Sept. 28
The Branchburg Country Fair Committee met at White Oak Park in August for its annual photo. Standing, left to right: Marie Caprio, Steve Harris, Patti Rees, Henry Ihling, Rita Bouwman, Bob Bouwman, Shavaun Gliksman. Not pictured are Vince Damiano, Sgt. Ken Kaczorek, Amy Silva, Jennifer Perillo, and Maria DeSimone.
Mark your calendars, Branchburg’s biggest community event, the Branchburg Country Fair at White Oak Park, will be on Saturday, Sept. 28. (Rain date, Sept. 29.) The free fair starts around 11 am and runs until fireworks after dusk. There will be all-day entertainment, children’s activities, great food, crafters, community groups, and local businesses. The tent is busiest in the morning until mid afternoon. This is a good way to learn about local groups, to meet new people and catch up with old friends. Another fun way to enjoy the fair is to participate in the Branchburg Family Feud. “Families” will play a local version of the TV game. To reserve a time slot, call Recreation, 908-526-1300, ext. 188. Kids of all ages can participate in a scavenger hunt. They can fill their “passport” with stamps found at various participating tables, and collect a prize when they’ve collected them all. Passports and prizes will be at the information tent. The “Branchburg’s Got Talent” show is planning to have two separate competition divisions –- one for youth and one for those in 9th grade and up. You must live in
Branchburg or be a Somerville High School student. There will be judges reviewing the acts and prizes. Email branchburgtalent@ gmail.com to register. Solos and groups are welcome. There will also be vintage baseball games. The Liberty Base Ball Club of New Brunswick will host and play “base ball” according to old-time rules, customs, equipment and uniform specifications. The Branchburg Communications Committee will be hosting a “Best of Branchburg Photo Contest.” The top three photos will be on display at the fair. Visitors who go to the Communications table will get to vote for the winning photo. Also on the schedule will be demonstrations, military displays, the State Police helicopter, the sheriff’s office, local emergency
services and Operation Life Saver. There will be entertainment all day, including Tom Klimchock, country western singer; Lara Grant, keyboard, guitar & vocals; The Ralph James Project, Branchburg residents who sing soft rock; the bands Recurve with Seth Choynake and Loyalty to Me. The headline band is the up-and-coming The Green Planet Band, which “Recycles Rock n’ Roll, One Song at a Time!” The renowned Branchburg Country Fair fireworks will begin at 8 pm. Greg Gonzalez, an original member of the fair committee, managed the fireworks for 21 years, until his unexpected passing in May. He was a dedicated worker and volunteered for many organizations in the area. The fair will end with “The Greg Gonzalez Memorial Fireworks Show.” The committee also dedicates the fair in the memory of Barbara Bye, who passed away in January. She was a Branchburg Township Committee member when she proposed the idea of an annual Branchburg Country Fair. She was a past member of the fair committee. So come to White Oak Park for lunch and stay for dinner. For more info, go to www. branchburgcountryfair.org, visit Facebook (Branchburg Country Fair), email branchburgcountryfair@gmail. com or call Bob or Rita Bouwman at 908-526-3094. See you at the fair, neighbor! -- submitted by Bob and Rita Bouwman
The Last Balloon -- The 37th annual QuickChek New Jersey Festi-
val of Ballooning had a successful weekend on July 26-28, with good weather allowing all five scheduled mass ascensions. The festivities concluded Sunday evening, and the balloon in this photo is likely the last one of the festival. The photo was taken by Darby Ahrens about 7:30 pm Sunday, looking west along Harlan School Road in Branchburg. Branchburg got a mention on News 12 New Jersey when a TV crew covered a balloon landing in a yard on Watchung Trail. Neighbors pitched in to fold the deflated air bag.
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Book Sale, Sept. 7 & 8 Branchburg Library’s annual used book sale, Saturday from 8am to 1 pm, and Sunday from 8am to noon. Come in and see what’s for sale at a fraction of the original cost. Location is 412 Olive St., Neshanic Station. For further information, call 908-369-5355. Facebook: @ BranchburgLibraryinNeshanicStation. Square Dancing, Sept. 8 From 1:30 to 4 pm, the Hunterdon Flutterwheels Square Dance Club will hold a square dance open house at the Lodge at Echo Hill Park, 43 Lilac Dr. in Flemington. No experience is necessary, refreshments provided, $3 suggested donation, classes start Sept. 10. For more info, call Jeff at 908458-6387. www.hunterdonflutterwheels.nnjsda.org, facebook.com/ hunterdonflutterwheels. Coffee With the Mayor, Sept. 14 From 9 to 11 am at the Municipal Building at the Municipal Building in the executive conference room. Listen, talk and learn about township issues and happenings in a casual setting. Fall Craft Market, Sept 28 & 29 From 10 am to 4 pm at the Three Bridges Volunteer Fire Company Banquet Hall, on Broad Street in Three Bridges. Hand crafted items will be on sale from 25+ vendors,
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Old-Tyme Village Picnic on Sept. 8 As Readington Reformed Church celebrates 300 years of existence, it is bringing back the community picnic. The church has joined with a group of ambitious neighbors to hold a block party for everyone in Readington Village. The event takes place on Sunday, Sept. 8, from noon ‘til 2 pm at 124 Readingon Rd. in Readington. There will be hotdogs, birch beer on tap, boterkoek (gooey Dutch butter cake), home-made peach ice cream, games for kids, and a fire truck from the Readington Volunteer Fire Department. Historical characters will take visitors on a tour of the cemetery that stretches to Colonial times. It is an opportunity to meet neighbors and have some good fun. -- submitted by Susan Sohl
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“An Evening in Paris” Meghan Rose Bradley Foundation to Host 13th Annual Gala The Meghan Rose Bradley Foundation will host its 13th Annual Gala on Saturday, Sept. 28, at the Birchwood Manor in Whippany. This year’s theme, “An Evening in Paris,” will once again celebrate the life and memory of Meghan Rose Bradley, whose young life was cut short at age 16, just five weeks from the time of her brain tumor diagnosis. New Jersey Senator Kip Bateman will once again serve as the opening speaker. The foundation is committed to eradicating pediatric brain cancer by partnering with specific research teams dedicated to ending this disease. Donations from events such as
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In August, Township Administrator Greg Bonin told The Branchburg News that the state court system, through our local vicinage, is requiring the township to sign an affordable housing agreement with the Fair Share Housing Center before the end of August or the township could lose its court-protected immunity which expires on Sept. 5. “This negotiated agreement, the product of a lawsuit from the Fair Share Housing Center and 11 developers, will detail the types and locations of the developments the township is being forced to build,” Bonin stated. This will certainly be a discussion item in the fall and, as of this writing, the township was expected to take some action during its meeting of Aug. 26 in an effort to protect itself from the builder lawsuits. Bonin advised residents to watch the Township website for news about affordable housing – www.branchburg.nj.us. Videos of meetings are also available there. Residents are also encouraged to contact members of the Township Committee or Administration if they would like to learn more about this matter.
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River Road Bridge Replacement With Funding by NJDOT Gets Township Support
Moon Day at RVCC -- The 50th anniversary of the first moon land-
ing was celebrated on July 20 at Raritan Valley Community College in a series of space-related events and activities for the public. In the photo above, near the 3M Observatory, attendees were treated to an opportunity to look at the sun through a 16-in.reflecting telescope equipped with solar filters. In the planetarium there were several space-themed shows and activities. A sundial was set up to show the time based on a person’s height. There was also a scale calibrated to convert a person’s earth weight to moon weight. For example, it showed that a man weighing 172.8 lbs in Branchburg would weigh only 28.8 lbs on the moon.
Replacement by the state of Branchburg’s River Road Bridge over the Raritan Valley Railroad (known as the wooden bridge) took a step forward on Aug. 12 when the Township Committee unanimously adopted a resolution outlining the replacement. The resolution supporting bridge construction had been requested by the New Jersey Department of Transporation (NJDOT). The existing bridge, built about 1886, was closed indefinitely by NJDOT on June 5, 2019, after inspections determined it was unsafe for passage. As of midAugust, there was no timetable for completion of the new bridge, but Township Administrator Greg Bonin told The Branchburg News the job might take about a year. He said meetings with NJDOT representatives have been productive and he singled out
state Sen. Kip Bateman for his help. Bateman, a Branchburg native, is a former Township Committee member and mayor. Bonin said the previously discussed idea of installing a temporary bridge at the site is now off the table. Important points of Resolution No. 2019-185 follow: The Township Committee supports the construction by NJDOT of a permanent two-lane bridge based on the following: The Township and New Jersey Transit (NJT) will be responsible for maintenance of the new bridge. The Township will be reponsible for the structural components of the bridge. The Township and NJT will enter into an agreement pertaining to these maintenance responsibilities. While the disposition of the current bridge components has
not been decided, NJDOT would work with the Township to allow the Township to potentially preserve, for historical purposes, the major structural elements while meeting all regulations, including those of the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO). The NJDOT will seek guidance, but not need approval, from the Township on the aesthetic design of the new bridge. The bridge will be built for a 72,000 pound weight limit, but the Township will retain jurisdiction over the weight limits on the roads appoaching the bridge. The full cost of replacement of the current bridge with a new permanent two-lane bridge together with all required improvements and aquisitions pertaining thereto will be paid for by NJDOT.
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the Board of Education, and Frank Altmire, Principal, for their approval and support in this endeavor. Thank you to Lou DiEgidio, Custodian at SBS, for his assistance and a tremendous and heartfelt thanks to recently retired art teacher Mrs. Rokiah Barry who served as project mentor and returned to SBS for many hours over the summer to assist Caitlyn and Giovanna. Make sure to take a look during Open House and Back to School Night. -submitted by Nayda Spagnola
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This past summer, rising 8thgrade Girl Scout Cadette members Caitlyn Smith and Giovanna Spagnolo completed their Silver Award project at Stony Brook School. For their project, they painted positive, uplifting messages in all the restrooms (including those of teachers) at the school to help further promote a welcoming, cheerful environment for everyone. In total, they spent 30+ hours painting inspirational sayings while school was out. Special thanks to Superintendent of Schools Rebecca Gensel,
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Troop 185 Scouts recently had the honor of visiting the grave of Sergeant First Class Benjamin L. Sebban at Arlington National Cemetery. Benjamin is the son of Branchburg Gold Star Mom Barbara Walsh. A paratrooper and senior medic in the U.S. Army, Benjamin was awarded the Silver Star by President George W. Bush for the heroic bravery he showed during combat
operations in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Specifically, on March 17, 2007, Benjamin placed himself in a position of grave danger to warn his unit when he noticed a flatbed truck filled with explosives racing straight toward their patrol base. Although mortally wounded, Benjamin made it to his medic station after the explosion, where he spent his final moments giving first aid to other wounded soldiers.
Scouts and family members were truly humbled and moved when visiting Benjamin’s grave. Scout Ryan Chmura led the group in prayer while each scout placed a red, white, or blue flower at the site. The scouts also placed flowers at the graves of two other soldiers with Branchburg connections: the grave of Private Evelyn Sophia Robinson and the grave of Colonel Andrew B. Jasinski. --submitted by Christy Bouziotis
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Encounter with a Gray Ghost
February fourth, late afternoon, marked a close encounter with a gray ghost I have been chasing for decades. Face to face at 18 paces, the apparition materialized out of the river’s mist. So close, our eyes met as I looked unavoidably through the lens of its honeybrown/yellow eyes and into its soul. Just as an opening act raises the energy of the audience, three terrified deer ran past moments before on the same trail, and I do not use the word “terrified” lightly. I quickly picked up the camera in anticipation of more deer running through the constricted pass. I was sure there would be a second act, though I had no idea what it
The elusive gray ghost of Native American mythology appears out of the river’s mist, as we stare into each other’s eyes.
might be. To my amazement, shock and awe, a coyote appeared. I always wondered if I could tell a coyote from someone’s pet dog. Well I’m here to tell you, the recognition
was instant and left no doubt which canine version stood before me. The eyes, the yellow eyes, commanded full attention at that close a distance. The coyote’s mottled gray fur blended so perfectly into the leaf-covered ground, its eyes appeared as two gleaming orbs hovering, unattached, in the air, above the ground. The eyes, those yellow eyes, were a personal invitation afforded to me as a momentary portal through which to view the heart of a wild spirit. The coyote is a mythological character come to life whose reputation for intelligence and adaptability is well-documented in ancient tribes’ oral histories. Amazingly, our interaction with coyotes in ancient times has continued unabated to this day. The coyote appropriately goes by any one of several aliases -- yote, song dog, brush wolf, prairie wolf -- so fitting for a reputed trickster as described in the myths of many early cultures.
Originating in the West, coyotes have migrated to the East on their own, as well as spread by intentional redistribution. The first documented sighting of a coyote in NJ is reported to be 1939 and today have been reported in each of New Jersey’s 21 counties. Song dogs have been legal game in NJ since 1998. Many states have been conduct-
ing genetic studies on coyotes and some, like NJ, require the killing of a coyote by legal means or as roadkill, to be immediately reported to the state division of fish and wildlife. The eastern coyote is generally much larger than its western cousin. The largest coyote has been reported at 55 pounds, though they average much less. continued on page 7
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DNA sampling has documented coyotes and wolves have mated, which may explain the larger size and the color variation in their coats. Coyotes will, on rare occasion, mate with dogs, and the hybrid offspring are referred to as coydogs. Coyotes are now well established in our area and often, a red or gray fox will be mistaken for a coyote. The visual differences between the two species are dramatic -- size and coloration the most obvious. (Images of a coyote and red fox can be seen at https://winterbearrising. wordpress.com/.) Coyotes have always been at the center of controversy, especially in the West where livestock depredation is a concern. Their adaptability includes a diet so varied as to take advantage of whatever fare is available. That menu may include pets, insects, plants or poultry. Coyotes have been trapped, poisoned and shot and yet persist in viable populations in close proximity to man, thus have earned a ghost-like reputation. Someone once said of a coyote, ‘if you turned a coyote loose on a tennis court it could disappear behind the net!” In the court of popular opinion, defenders stand opposed. A doctor I know was nonplussed at my excitement of encountering a coyote. He regularly sees them on his property and one often comes to play with his 110-pound German shepherd. Another strong proponent and
defender of coyotes is Geri Vistein, who has written a great book, “I Am Coyote.” Geri also has a website and Facebook page, “Coyote Center, Carnivores, Ecology and Coexistence.” Geri explains that coyotes are an indispensible part of our living web of life and points out coyote management errors that add to the problem of negative human/coyote interaction. How ever you view coyotes, this wild and untamed spirit, wrapped in gray fur, is worthy of admiration. If you love dogs, it is not a leap to extend that feeling to their wild cousins. But be warned, not everyone shares that love. It is quite a feat for any species to have flourished in times gone by and still maintain genetically viable numbers in the midst of an expanding human population and chronic loss of natural habitat. The coyote remains more of a mythological character of dubious existence, as it is rarely ever seen. You are more likely to hear a chorus of melodious howls on a cold and still winter night than to ever see a coyote. As with any sound in the night, its source and location are left to pure speculation which only deepens the mystery of the gray ghost’s existence. Doubt creeps in when your eyes fail to confirm what your ears hear. For more information on coyotes, see the link on the NJ Fish and Wildlife site, https://www. state.nj.us/dep/fgw/coyote_info. htm.
Seen at the New Jersey Department of Education’s County Teacher of the Year awards ceremony in Jackson on Aug. 14 are, from left: Roger Jinks, Somerset County Office of Education Superintendent; Rebecca Gensel, Branchburg Superintendent; Suzanne Updegrove, BCMS GATE teacher; and Matthew Barbosa, BCMS Principal.
Suzanne Updegrove, Gifted and Talented (GATE) teacher at Branchburg Central Middle School, was recognized and named as Somerset County Teacher of the Year by the New Jersey Department of Education in a ceremony at Liberty High School in Jackson on Aug. 14. In a message to Branchburg School District staff, Board of Education members and parents that day, Branchburg Superintendent Rebecca Gensel wrote: “We were thrilled for Suzanne and proud to have her represent Branchburg and Somerset County in such a magnificent way. “For those of you who may not know Suzanne, she currently serves as the Gifted and Talented (GATE) teacher at BCMS. In addition to her teaching responsibilities, Suzanne has worked with staff and administration to build a school-wide enrichment program that includes services for every student. She uses her creative talents to think outside the box and encourage authentic learning experiences for all students. “Suzanne worked with the Somerset Library to start the first Somerset County Spelling Bee. She brought the National History Day Project to Branchburg with multiple students advancing to the state and national finals. Suzanne has coached twelve Odyssey of the Mind teams to regional, state, and world final competitions. Suzanne has also been the recipient of the NJ 98.7 Teachers Who Make Magic award and has written and received over $20,000 in educational grants for the students of Branchburg. Suzanne willingly shares her broad experiences with others and teaches us all to value each student for their individual and unique strengths.“I ask the Branchburg Community to join me in congratulating Suzanne and offering our thanks for the work that she does on behalf of the students and families of Branchburg Township. Congratulations, Suzanne!”
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Rotary Club Bike Collection is Sept. 21 Pedals for Progress (P4P), in its continuing effort to recycle bicycles properly, is having a used bike collection sponsored by the Rotary Club of Branchburg. Anyone with an adult or child’s bicycle in repairable condition is urged to donate his or her bike to this worthy cause. Pedals for Progress does not accept “bikes for parts” or disassembled bikes. Bikes can be dropped off from 9 am to noon on Saturday Sept 21, rain or shine, at the Branchburg Municipal Building, 1077 Rt. 202 North, in Branchburg. This project is coordinated by Branchburg Rotarians Kip Bateman and Dan Matyola. Every year, Americans buy 18 million new bicycles and discard millions of old ones, abandoning many more unused in basements, sheds, and garages. Most of these end up in already overburdened landfills. Meanwhile, poor people overseas need cheap, non-polluting transportation to get to jobs, markets, customers, and schools. Pedals for Progress has received, processed and donated over 157,000 bicycles, 4,700 used sewing machines, and $10.8 million in new spare parts to partner charities in developing countries. Pedals for Progress isn’t just donating used bicycles: It’s also helping developing
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world economies by promoting selfsustaining bicycle repair businesses. Steady employment for these adults is vital to the development and success for these economies. It costs $40 to collect, process, ship, rebuild and distribute each bicycle. A $10 donation is suggested toward shipping costs per bike. All cash and material donations are fully deductible, and a receipt will be available at the collection site. Pedals for Progress also accepts working portable sewing machines. Pedals for Progress is a 501 © (3) corporation and a registered charity in the states of NJ, NY, PA, CT, VT, IA. Brochures explaining this inno-
vative program will be available at the collection site. P4P seeks donations of wrenches for its overseas shops. For information about the Rotary Club of Branchburg check the FaceBook page “Rotary Club of Branchburg,” or contact Dr. Julie Juliano at 908-685-8080. Watch for information about Rotary Bingo on Oct. 4. For more information on Pedals for Progress, contact Kip Bateman at (908) 526-3600 or Dan Matyola (908) 725-3322 djm@stanleypmlaw.com
By Rebecca Gensel Superintendent, Branchburg Township School District For many of us, September brings the promise of new beginnings as the school year gets underway. For our students, there are new friends to make, new teachers to meet, and new learning to acquire. For the adults in the schools, there are new students who will look to us for inspiration and learning, new opportunities to touch a child’s life and support their growth, and new challenges to meet as we implement the curriculum and practices of the school year. As the television commercial so humorously references, it really is “the most wonderful time of the year.” A primary focus for our schools this year will be the integration of the New Jersey Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Competencies into the work we do with students. These competencies encompass the skills that students need to be successful learners in school and, later in life, successful adults in the workforce. The New Jersey SEL competencies are designed to
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Municipal Building News | in print and online at www.branchburg.nj.us ‘Our Work is Your Play’ We are excited to offer residents new recreational opportunities and bring back everyone’s favorites. For details & information go to: www.branchburg.nj.us click on “Township Recreation”, to sign up for FALL programs click on the “Register Now” button.
Recreation News WHO’s New in Recreation? We would like to welcome Bill Caldarola as the new Program Coordinator!
FALL 2019 Program Registration began on Friday, August 30th! Sign up and join us for great fall program offerings. Exercise classes begin next week! Check out the program brochure on the Township website under Recreation and programs can also be found online through, Community Pass. Pickleball is back, as well as Total Conditioning, Cardio Interval & Pilates classes, Karate and Mature Aerobics. There is also Floral Design classes too! Kids: Pre-Schoolers Wee Cook & Arts & Crafts and for elementary age: Indoor Games, Junior Chefs and Kidding Around Yoga returns. Wrestling begins next month, don’t forget to register!
At the Country Fair! Come join us for Recreation’s version of Family Feud! We are looking for fun “family teams” to join us as we play our version of this popular game show. There are five members per team and your team can be made up of family and/or friends (ages 10 & up). There will be two families playing against each other per time slot. Questions will include general trivia questions and actual questions/answers from the Family Feud TV Show! Please call the Recreation Office to reserve your time slot: 908-526-1300 x 188
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Cat Licensing: – Chapter 5-12 of the Code of the Township of Branchburg requires the licensing of cats. Cat licenses are renewed each year during the month of September. Renewal notices will be mailed in late August. If you do not receive your renewal notice, please contact Maria at 908-526-1300, ext. 122. A valid rabies vaccination certificate is required to license. Somerset County Upcoming Shred Events: Branchburg’s Shred Event is Saturday, September 28 in the parking lot of the Municipal Building from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM, or until the trucks are full. A valid NJ driver’s license is required to confirm residency and up to 6 bags, containers, or boxes will be accepted per trip. No businesses or commercial vehicles are allowed. For additional dates, access the following link: http://www.co.somerset.nj.us/ home/showdocument?id=22078 2019 General Election – will take place on Tuesday, November 5th from 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM; check your sample ballot for your polling location. Voter’s registration and vote-by-mail applications can be found in the Township Clerk’s office or on the Township website at: www.branchburg.nj.us under Document Center, Election Information. FREE RABIES CLINIC
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A Summary of Summer
In early August, Recreation Summer Camp wrapped up its summer of fun, and the annual National Night Out event held its annual community-building evening of gratitude and athleticism at White Oak Park. Audrey Henry, administrative secretary of the Recreation Dept., provided The Branchburg News with the following descriptions of the summer: Summer Camp 2019 Summer Camp season came to an end on Aug. 2. Our campers enjoyed their experience with the enthusiasm and planning of our wonderful camp staff. They participated in theme days, crafts, sports, movie days and fundraising activities. Each summer, the staff talks to the campers about giving back to others in some way, and each year fundraising is done for a family in need. This summer the kids were “Playing for Grayson.” Grayson Schmalz is a sweet, five-year-old little boy from Warren County, who is battling leukemia. Each camp site had multiple fundraising activities -- bake sales, penny wars, pizza days and pie in your eye contests. The Teen Scene campers, once again, created, constructed and
operated carnival games out of recycled materials. Rec Director Glenn Burrell commented, “Super creative ideas and probably the most impressive was the working vending machine! Camper Calum Dingwall was the mastermind behind that project. Nice work!” The White Oak campers had the opportunity to participate in Carnival Day complete with music and prizes, all in an effort to raise more money for Grayson. The biggest fundraiser of all was “So You Think You Can Dance.” With an audience of over 300 filling the bleachers at BCMS, and over 100 excited campers and counselors showing off their fabulous dance moves, that night alone raised over $1,700 for Grayson, To wind down the summer season we celebrated National Night Out, in thanking our Police, Fire, and Rescue personnel for keeping us safe and being there for us when we need them most. The Charity softball game and BBQ that followed, rounded off the fundraising in Playing for Grayson. That evening a check for $7,000 was presented to the family from the generosity of Branchburg camper families. A heartfelt thank-you goes to all who gave and supported this thoughtful effort.
A roster of 121 runners took to the 5K race course through White Oak Park
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On Tuesday, Aug. 6, Branchburg celebrated National Night Out, along with the rest of the nation, as an expression of gratitude to our police, fire and rescue workers for all that they do to keep us safe. The annual Branchburg 5K foot race and a charity softball game were on the schedule. The day was a hot one and the weather was questionable, however we were spared the rain that the rest of NJ experienced. Our dedicated Summer Camp staff showed up to help set up, marshal the 5K course and warm up our little runners for the 100-yard Fun Run. Next up was the 5K Race. Preregistration seemed strong in numbers, 87 total, however the weather or vacation time curtailed the number of race day registrations. A total
Grayson Schmalz is front and center as he and his family gratefully receive a check for the summer’s donations towards Grayson’s fight against leukemia.
of 121 enthusiastic runners took to the course in and around White Oak Park. Coming in first overall were John McGovern (16:55.56) and Meghan Moran (21:56.79). The youngest runners were Branchburg’s own, 8 year olds, Brody Beatrice and Penny Meyer, who also participated in the summer Run4Fun program. The full listing of finishers can be found on CompuScore.com. After the 5K awards ceremony, the evening ended with the traditional Summer Camp Counselors vs Branchburg Police, Fire & Rescue personnel softball game. Just prior to the game the Schmalz family was introduced, including their youngest son Grayson, the subject of much fundraising at summer camp.
Counselors presented a check to the family for $7,000, for which they were extremely grateful and overwhelmed at this community’s generosity. The teams took to the field and Grayson threw out the first pitch with the help of Camp Director Holly Scanlon. The game was truly exciting with a back-and-forth lead taken by both teams. The final result was the victorious summer camp counselors winning the game by one run. We are so fortunate to live in a town where so much support is given to and by our officers and residents. Thank you to each of the officers, fire and rescue personnel who came out to enjoy the evening and to everyone who so generously donated to help little Grayson.
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The Township announces that the White Oak Park basketball court and four of the tennis courts will now feature lighted use available from 30 minutes before sunset until 10:30 pm each evening, yearround, to allow for increased facility use to the community. Residents wishing to take adLuke Pacini, age 21 of Neshanic Sta- Meghan Moran, age 19 of Branchburg, was vantage of these increased usertion, was the second overall finisher the top female overall finisher with a clock hours should familiarize themselves with the lights’ operation. time of 21:56.79. with a clock time of 17:08.44. The newly installed Musco LED lights operate via two independent player-activated controls – one for the tennis courts and one for the basketball court. Adjacent to each of these facilities there is a pushbutton and strobe light located on one of the light poles. Users can activate the court lights by pressing the appropriPolice, fire and rescue personnel, along with Recreation’s summer camp coun- ate button. Each press of the button will turn the lights on to that selors, gather for a photo on the field before their charity softball game.
facility for a period of one hour. The strobe light will begin to flash approximately 55 minutes after the button has been pressed to indicate to players that the lights will be going off shortly. If additional time is desired, players will need to interrupt play and press the button once again. At 10:30 pm, regardless of when the button was last pushed, all lights will shut down for the evening. Use of these facilities is strictly limited to tennis, pickleball and basketball unless otherwise approved by the Township in
advance. Bicycles, skateboards, roller blades, dog walking, etc. are not permitted. As a courtesy to fellow users and park neighbors, users need to refrain from any loud music and inappropriate language. Any questions regarding the operation of the new lights and/ or use of the facility can be directed to the Recreation Department at 908-526-1300 X188. Follow Branchburg Recreation on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ BranchburgRec. -- submitted by Glenn Burrell, Director of Recreation
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Branchburg Senior Citizens Club Begins 49th Season By Rita Jordan The Branchburg Seniors Club is going into its 49th year as a community seniors organization. It’s taken many presidents, vice presidents, secretaries, treasurers, corresponding secretaries and trustees to keep the club running smoothly. We are very fortunate that there have always been some who were willing and able to take on the various offices and the service committees. As we go into our new year, the time is coming to elect new people. We anticipate and sincerely hope that if you are asked to serve you will smile and say, “YES” for you know what comes after 49!
Yes! It will then be our BIG 50th YEAR! On June 5 we went to the Patriot’s Ball Park and enjoyed watching the Patriots play the Blue Crabs from Maryland. We were lucky to be chosen this year after two years of not winning the lottery of the Somerset County Freeholders. We thank the Freeholders for this opportunity. We got rained out of the picnic at the park on June 20, but we managed a wonderful time anyway at our normal meeting place. We got all the picnic food and games as usual. It was different, but nice. This picnic was in addition to the one we usually have in
September. Make sure you are signed up for the September picnic at the first fall meeting. There were no regular business meetings during the summer. All Thursdays were open for Fun Days. Continuing on our president 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 reelected 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 the booth at the Branchburg Country Fair each year. Every president adds a special spin to the club. In the next issue we will complete the President list. Only two left. Coming Events: Business Meeting: Sept. 6; Annual September picnic at White Oak Park, Sept. 19, 11:30 am. 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 – 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 favorite activities. 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: 908-6357542. September Birthdays compiled by Gail Mantz Sept. 3 Barbara Fornadel Sept. 6 Diane Vafides Sept. 10 Rosemarie Caroselli Sept. 10 Marie Confortini Sept. 13 Carol Martin Sept. 19 Gloria Lanka Sept. 21 Genevieve Scopetto Sept. 26 Nancy Stone
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Caitlyn Scott experienced a national championship this summer as her 14U soccer team, the Players Development Academy (PDA) Strikers, won the national title in the Elite Clubs National League (ECNL) in Richmond, VA. The Strikers beat a very good team from LA, 3-2, in a thrilling contest, scoring with just under 3 minutes to go to clinch the title. During the season, Caitlyn anchored a defense that allowed only 21 goals in 45 games. The Strikers finished the year undefeated, going 45-0-0. Caitlyn is looking forward to being a productive memCaitlyn Scott holds the 14U Girls ber of the Somerville High School ECNL National Championship Tro- girls soccer team in the fall.
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Juliette & Matthew Mr. and Mrs. Edward Trautman of Neshanic Station announce the engagement of their daughter Juliette Nichole Trautman, to Matthew Harris Brandman, son of Edward and Sharyn Brandman of Martinsville. Juliette, a graduate of the University of
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Emma Carman Rising BCMS eighth-grader Emma Carman earned a spot in the American Association of University Women Tech Trek camp
which includes a week-long stay at Stockton State University focusing on STEM studies (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics). Emma was nominated by a teacher at BCMS, then had to complete a bio and interview process before being accepted into the program. Only 60 students in the state are accepted into the program annually. TECH trek is a multi-state program that educates 7th grade female students in STEM subjects and makes them aware of the opportunities that await them once they enter the workforce. Emma’s parents send special thanks to the BCMS teacher for recognizing and nominating Emma as being a good candidate for this program.
Looking Ahead: Midland School Open House is Oct. 17
Prospective families, community members, and child study teams are invited to The Midland School Open House on Oct. 17, from 10 to 11:30 at 94 Readington Rd., Branchburg. Midland is a New Jersey Department of Education approved private special education school dedicated to the individual, social, emotional, academic and career needs of children, adolescents, and young adults, ages 3 through 21, with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Visitors can bring their questions, see the classrooms, and tour the specialized programs. Call Maureen Finn at 908-722-8222 x109 to reserve a spot. To learn more, visit www.midlandschool.org.
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In support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Branchburg Sports Complex (BSC) will hold a charity volleyball event on Friday, Oct. 4, at 6:30 pm. Participating teams will include members of the Branchburg Police Dept., North Branch Fire Company, teachers from the Branchburg School District and staff from BSC. The teams will be cheered on by members of the Branchburg Central Middle School Peer Leadership Group who will also host a bake sale with proceeds going to breast cancer research. The evening of family fun will include special pricing for the BSC PlayMaze at $5 per person, and a
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Branchburg Sports Complex Planning Charity Volleyball Event, Oct. 4
Laser Tag Special at $6 per person/ per game. Proceeds will go to the American Cancer Society and St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. Located off Route 22 at 47 Readington Rd. in Branchburg, BSC is NJ’s premiere sports and family entertainment center. It features 78,000 sq. ft. of actionpacked sports and activities. BSC offers three indoor turf fields, four batting cages, an arcade with a redemption center, a 9,000 sq. ft., multi-level PlayMaze and seasonal basketball/volleyball courts. The complex hosts athletic leagues, clinics, day camps, parties, corporate groups, team-building and a variety of other special events. Ww w.branchburgsports.com, 908-203-1600.
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Branchburg Woman’s Club Lists Community Events By Tricia Ihde for the BWC The Branchburg Woman’s Club announces the following upcoming special events: • On Wednesday Sept. 25, the club will host a tasty one-day “Dine for a Cause” fundraiser at the Zinburger Restaurant, 550 Somerset Corporate Blvd. in Bridgewater. When supporters purchase food and present either a printed copy of the BWC Zinburger flyer or show an online flyer via their smart phone, Zinburger will donate 20% of their pre-tax food purchase to the BWC’s Philanthropic Fund. The participation flyer is available at https://staging.dbchk.com/bwc/ BWC_9.25.19.pdf and, as a photo, at https://www.facebook.com/pg/ BburgWClub. Zinburger now offers dinner reservations via the web (zinburger.com) or 908-450-7011. • The BWC’s 32nd Annual Craft Sale will be held from 10 am to 3 pm Saturday, Nov. 16, in Branchburg Central Middle
School. A fundraiser for charities and student awards, there will be door prizes, a bake sale, and refreshments. The roster of crafters who will be selling handmade items is filling up. Some categories, such as traditional jewelry, are filled. Contact the coordinator at BWCcrafts@gmail.com. Vendors of commercially produced items are excluded from the sale. • The next club meeting will be held at 7 pm, Sept. 19, at the Little Red Schoolhouse on South Branch Road. The club will do a project designed to brighten the holiday season for US troops overseas. Members and guests at the meeting will fill holiday stockings with small gifts, travel-sized personal hygiene products, and entertainment items. The finished gift stockings will go to the NJ State Federation of Women’s Clubs to be sent to Operation Yellow Ribbon, a nonprofit organization. • On Saturday, Sept. 28, at
the Branchburg Country Fair in White Oak Park, the club will hold its 21st annual food drive for the Food Bank Network of Somerset County. Contributions of nonperishable food are requested at the club’s table under the big tent until 4 pm. Donation checks should be made payable to Food Bank Network of Somerset County. • Also at the fair, the club will host a 50/50 Raffle to benefit a variety of charities. The raffle will be conducted at a table separate from the BWC Food Drive. Raffle tickets will be sold under the fair tent from 11 am to 3 pm. The ticket winner will be contacted around 4 pm. Participants must be 18 years or older. The BWC welcomes new members. It is easy to join after you attend a few meetings. Annual dues are $35. Call 908-866-1060 and follow the club on Facebook.
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During July, the BWC collected school supplies for Safe+Sound Somerset, formerly the Resource Center of Somerset. Michelle Lane, BWC Domestic Violence Awareness Chair, headed the project. “I would like to thank the community for their donations to Safe & Sound Somerset. Thank you also goes to Allergan, whose employees contributed school supplies to the collection. We collected 345 items that included backpacks, notebooks, composition books, binders, pencils and rulers.” For information about Safe+Sound Somerset, see https://www.safe-sound.org/. -- Photo by M. Lane.
One Year Ago, Sept. 2018: As part of its 50th anniversary celebration, Raritan Valley Community College scheduled a Sept. 22 free concert featuring the Aiken & Friends Fest from coastal Virginia.
munity members gathered for a ribboncutting and outdoor buffet to celebrate the four-year project. 25 Years Ago, Sept. 1994: The 10th annual Branchburg Labor Day All States Tournament drew 66 teams and about 1,000 boys and girls from under 8 to under 14. The two-day event was held at White Oak Park and at Central School
Five Years Ago, Sept. 2014: Pranksters brought a big stuffed toy tiger, five-or six-feet long, to the Station Road area, and propped him up stalkingly in the roadside weeds. Next, they put him on a tree trunk, as if he was climbing. Then, 50 Years Ago, Sept. 1969: Merck was lookas a real tiger might do, he mysteriously ing to hire someone to manage the Dakin disappeared. House, a fine residence on the company’s experimental farm in Branchburg. It was 10 Years Ago, Sept. 2009: The Old York described as having 10 rooms including School Courtyard was officially opened meeting rooms and a comfortable aparton Sept. 14 as students. staff, and com- ment for the hiree.
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For over 35 years The Capitol Steps have been putting politics and scandal to music. They began when Reagan was president and ketchup was a vegetable. This season The Capitol Steps plan to bring down the house… and Senate, with their unique blend of music and political comedy. What more would you expect from the group that puts the “MOCK” in Democracy?!
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