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Shannon Daley Memorial Fund Basketball Event March 10 The Shannon Daley Memorial Fund will host its 19th Annual Charity Basketball Event on Tuesday, March 10, at Hunterdon Central Regional High School Fieldhouse in Flemington. Game time is 7 p.m. The Readington Teachers and Readington Men’s All-Star Team will once again take on the world-renowned Harlem Wizards basketball show-team. The Shannon Daley Memorial Fund mission is to assist local families facing financial hardship due to a child battling a serious illness. The first recipients are 17-year-old Katie & 15-year-old Liz Moronski from Morristown who both have an allergic mast cell disorder. Second recipient is 9-year-old Avery Moskowitz of Monroe Township who had Stage 4 neuroblastoma. Third recipient is 8-monthold Parker Biehl of High Bridge who has Pierre Robin Sequence (PRS). The fourth recipient is 7-year-old Tyler Nye of Bridgewater who has Landau-Kleffner Syndrome (LKS). “It is a very exciting year for our organization as we will reach and exceed a milestone of raising and distributing over $3 million dollars to over 100 local children and their families... A fabulous accomplishment for a bunch of local basketball guys who like to play,” said Karen DiPietro, an event organizer. More than a thousand spectators attend, and another sellout is anticipated. If you would like to advertise in the program, call 908-528-2231 or email Paul.McGill@shannonfund. org. Advance tickets for the game are $10 for adults and $5 for children under 12. All tickets are $10 at the door. Donations can also be made directly to PO Box 1271, Whitehouse Station, NJ 08889. For ticket information call 908-229- 5460 or go to www. shannonfund.org. Tickets also are available at Darrow’s Sporting Edge, Sneakers Plus, and from Bob Clymer at Readington Middle School.

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BSA Troop 1969 spent Feb. 7-9 in Thompson, PA, winter hiking, sledding and skiing/snow boarding at nearby Elk Mountain. Pictured, from left, are Jay Weider, Dan Schneider, Cristian Artache, Michael Barckholtz, Aiden Watson, Luke Barckholtz, Kyle Friery, Ethan Fluke, Clayton Fluke, Adam Sinagra, Jack McPherson, JT Weider, Ryan Levison, Miller Champion, Dylan McPherson, Jake Beatrice, Bill Wallace, Lori Kennedy and Howard Hoe. - Submitted by Lori Kennedy

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(KoC), Andrew (KoC) and Gretta Casella, and nurses Monica Marrone and Joe McAllister. Representatives of The Knights of Columbus Bishop Edward T. Hughes Council 15540, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, Three Bridges, were greeted with enthusiasm and gratitude when they delivered a Quilts for Kids donation of 100 quilts to The Children’s Hospital at Saint Peter’s University Hospital on Jan. 23. The quilts are placed on children’s hospital beds and then given to them to take home. (www.quiltsforkids.org.) The Knights also delivered their second $1,000 contribution to Quilts for Kids for fabric purchases.

Before long all sorts of vegetables will be sprouting at the Readington Community Garden. –Photo courtesy of Julia Allen

The 11th season of the Readington Community Garden will get underway with an Open House on Saturday, March 14, at 10 a.m. at Dobozynski Farm Park, 42 Woodschurch Rd., just south of Stanton Village. Residents interested in learning more about the garden are invited to stop by and take a tour. New members, from kids to seniors, are are always welcome. The group generally gets together for Saturday morning work sessions, with this year’s first one scheduled for

Saturday, March 21, at 10 a.m. The Community Garden operates on one simple principle: “Share the work, share the harvest.” The rewards include spending time outdoors at one of Readington’s prettiest parks, getting some exercise, meeting nice people, and taking home your share of an amazing variety of freshly grown organic fruits and vegetables. To learn more, go to the Readington Township website https://www.readingtontwpnj.gov/ or email Dan Allen readingtongardens@yahoo. com.

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Editors/Publishers: Monita Casey Haduch, Bill Haduch Advertising Manager: Karen C. Muller Contributors: Lisa O’Donoghue & Susan Torsilieri Mailing Services: Mike Sanchez Art: Kevin Gora, Megan Moore Layout Services: Steve Skladany The Readington News is mailed monthly, free-of-charge to every mailing address in Readington Township. Free copies are also available for distribution in places of business, schools, and municipal offices. DEADLINES FOR NEXT ISSUE April 2020

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The Readington News is not liable for failure to publish an ad, for typographical errors, or errors in publication, unless, in our judgment, the error materially affects the content and advertising value of the ad. Compensation will not exceed the cost of the space in which an error occurs. The Readington News has the right to refuse any advertisement for any reason, and is not responsible for claims made by advertisers. We ask our readers to keep us informed of any misleading advertisements. Phone/Fax: 1-800-530-3046 Email: readingtonnews@gmail.com Mailing address: P.O. Box 5351, Branchburg, NJ 08876 Web: www.readingtonnews.com A Creative Resources/ Town Media Newspaper Publishers: Bill Haduch, Monita Casey Haduch

Blood Drive March 1 There will be a blood drive at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, 390 Route 523 in Whitehouse Station, from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. If you are 17 or older, weigh at least 110 pounds and are in good health, you may donate. For information, call the church office 908-534-2319. Healthy Harmony – Emotional Wellness and Music Event March 7 The Partnership for Health (PFH) Mental Health Action Team will present Healthy Harmony, a free music event from 1 to 4 p.m. at Hunterdon Central Regional High School. The event will feature a small stage venue for performances, an open area for interactive musical experiences and an emotional wellness fair. Music genres will range from classical choral music to folk to rock to barbershop. Attendees can participate in guided meditation or chair yoga. A highlight of the event is “Music Rocks our World”- a show from the Hunterdon Preparatory School where students will demonstrate how music can be a tool for self-expression, positive coping skills and sustaining connection to others. To register visit http://bit.ly/healthyharmony2020. Metabolism, Body Composition March 11, 12 The Hunterdon Health and Wellness Centers will present “What are your Numbers? Measuring your Metabolism and

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Body Composition” with Clinical Dietitian Rosemary Logue, Center for Advanced Weight Loss, on Wednesday, March 11, 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. at Hunterdon Health and Wellness Center 1738 Rte. 31 N, Clinton, or Thursday, March 12, 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. at Hunterdon Health and Wellness Center, 537 Rte. 22 E, Whitehouse Station. To register for the Clinton session, call 908-7356884. For Whitehouse Station, 908-534-7600. These programs are free and participants will receive a guest pass for Hunterdon Health and Wellness Centers.

St. Patty’s Day Party March 14 Whitehouse American Legion, 1 Ridge Rd., will host its 4th Annual St. Patty’s Party with a large buffet of corned beef and cabbage, ham, potatoes, vegetable, and rye and Irish soda breads. Entertainment will be provided by the band Stereo Junkies. The buffet will begin at 6:30 and the band will start at 8 p.m. $25 per person. Tickets are available at the Ameri-

can Legion. For details call 908534-2061 or email whitehouseamericanlegionpost284@yahoo. com. All proceeds benefit veterans and charitable organizations. Open Space Hike March 15 Members of the Open Space Advisory Board will lead an exploration of the Cole Road Greenway trails. Meet at 1 p.m. in the gravel parking area on the east side of Cole Road. If using GPS, the gravel lot is across the street from 111 Cole Rd. The group will walk for about two hours on level and some hilly terrain. To sign up, or for questions, contact John Klotz at jwklotz@embarqmail.com. THS Annual Meeting March 15 Due to inclement weather and the subsequent cancellation of the Tewksbury Historical Society Annual Meeting in January, Brian Armstrong, independent historian, researcher and author, will speak on Prohibition in New Jersey at the rescheduled meeting at 1 p.m. at 60 Water St., in the

Mountainville section of Tewksbury. The meeting is open to the public. Refreshments will be served. If bad weather occurs the meeting will be canceled. For information call 908-832-6734 or visit www.tewksburyhistory.net. Quilting Guild March 20 The Hunterdon County Quilting Guild will meet at 9:30 a.m. at Readington Reformed Church, 124 Readington Rd. All levels of quilters are invited to join. For info email hunterdoncountyquiltingguild@gmail.com or visit https://hcquiltingguild.wixsite. com/hcquiltingguild. Seder Meal Presentation Apri 4 Calvary Bible Church, 144 Readington Rd., invites the public to a “Christ in the Passover Seder Meal” presentation from 10 a.m. until noon at the church. If you would like to attend, contact the church office at 908-534-9445 or sign up on the church’s website at calvarybiblechurchnj.org/activityregistration. Attendance is free. Continued on Page 8

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When a guest wishes to gain access to each of our school buildings, the person shall notice some different protocols put in place. Visitors shall be asked to state the purpose of their visit, present a valid form of identification, and be asked if they have scheduled an appointment in advance. If an individual is simply dropping off an item for a student, bins and areas within the vestibule have been designated to hold these items until a staff member can deliver to the classroom. Guests that are granted access into the building must wear a visitor badge at all times and abide by policies adopted by the board of education to protect the safety and well-being of staff and students. Pamphlets that detail all of the updated protocols are available at each school as well as on our website: https:// sites.google.com/readington.k12. nj.us/safety/home In addition to physical security measures, the district has been working collaboratively with the Readington Township Police Department to provide training to

our staff. Helpful tools, guidance and methodologies have been conveyed to assist staff in identifying and responding to potential serious matters. The Township of Readington has partnered with our district to allow a class III police officer to be present at the schools each school day throughout the course of the school year. The district regularly practices security drills and has Crisis Response Plans in place that are comprehensive and responsive to the range of emergency situations that could affect our schools. We are very excited to have this enhanced level of security. While this additional level of security may seem inconvenient or intrusive to some, we believe amplified protocols are critically important to ensure the safety of our staff and students. We appreciate everyone’s patience and cooperation as the district transitions to these new protocols. If there are any questions, concerns, or feedback, please do not hesitate to contact the Board of Education offices.

The Readington Home School Association (H.S.A.) will be holding a Casino Night on April 25. This event is a major fundraiser, and the H.S.A. is seeking help from local vendors and businesses for donations of goods and services to be used as prizes. Donation suggestions include: Baskets, gift cards, merchandise, and/or services. Donations are tax deductible. The H.S.A. is a non-profit that fosters communication between teachers and parents and also enhances the social and educational benefits for all of the children in the school district. All donors will be recognized in prize literature distributed during the evening. The H.S.A. is soliciting two levels of sponsorship: Primary Sponsor: $250 (sole sponsor of a casino table;) Sponsor: $125 (share sponsorship with another business.) Sponsors will have a sign advertising their business prominently placed. Questions? Contact Lindsay Salaj at lindsaysalaj18@gmail.com or 908268-9395. - Submitted by Lee Ann Eyler

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Design and Speed Collide at Pinewood Derby Women’s Health Event March 28 Twenty-seven Girl Scouts and siblings from Readington’s Girl Scouts Heart of NJ Service Unit 82 participated in the fifth annual Readington Girl Scout Pinewood Derby at the Readington Reformed Church on Jan. 25. The Pinewood Derby event offers the girls an opportunity to creatively express their interest in science and engineering while having fun. Racers designed and built their own cars from a block of wood, then competed to see which race car design would earn the title of fastest or win a design award. Race manager and GSHNJ volunteer Dan McDonald provided entertaining commentary and ran a seamless race working along with several adult volunteers from Cub Scout Pack 1980, who generously shared their pinewood derby track, race equipment, and expertise for the Girl Scout race. Returning Pinewood Derby alum Vivian Marr, now a freshman at Hunterdon Central Regional High School, spoke before the race about her Girl Scout Silver Award project (a robotics mini-course at Whitehouse School) and her continuing journeys in engineering

Women are invited to engage in conversation on issues unique to women at a free health program in celebration of Women’s History Month on Saturday, March 28, from 9 to 11:30 a.m. in Meeting Room A/B at Hunterdon Medical Center. Experts in breast care, gynecological health, nutrition and emotional wellness will discuss how to manage health with prevention strategies that can last a lifetime. “The program will feature providers who are critical partners in improving the health and well-being of women,” said Bonnie Petrauskas, Regional Coordinator of the Hunterdon-Mercer Chronic Disease Coalition, the program organizer. Speakers include: Jennifer Montes, MD, MPH, Hunterdon Breast Surgery Center, Manisha Abeysinghe, MD, Advanced Obstetrics and Gynecology, Ellen Gantner, PsyD, Hunterdon Behavioral Health and Jeanne Gee, RDN, CSO, CDE, Hunterdon Regional Cancer Center. Topics will include health concerns such as breast and cervical cancers, menopause and pregnancy, heart disease, depression and anxiety, Pictured are the winners of the recent Readington Girl Scout Pinewood Derby. and osteoarthritis. Coffee and light refreshments will be served. To register call 908and robotics. Race organizer and 5th/6th/7th Grade Juniors/Cadettes, 237-2328. Service Unit 82 Manager Lisa 1st: Mary Mele; 2nd: Sadie JohnMcDonald noted that “it’s great to ston; 3rd: Joanna McDonald • Famsee the growth in design and engi- ily, 1st: Grant Johnston. neering skill for those who do this Design award winners were Anne Vendors are invited to sign up on an authentic working buffalo event every year!” Albrecht-Smith (Outdoor Adven- for the Whitehouse Rescue Squad’s farm. There will be pony rides, face Winners of the event were: • ture), Katherine Albrecht-Smith 22nd Annual Buffalo Watch event painting, live music, a beer saloon, K/1st Grade Daisies, 1st: Jessica (Best Animal), Kathryn Mele (Best to be held at the Readington River antique and craft vendors, hot sauce Romano; 2nd: Maeva Morgan Al- Blacklight “Glow”), Maeva Mor- Buffalo Farm, 937 Route 523, on experts, and plenty of food. len • 2nd/3rd Grade Brownies, 1st: gan Allen (Most Spectacular), and Interested vendors should visit May 30 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Vincenza Galdo; 2nd: Evelyn Pitts; Kelly Stevens (International Dewww.whitehouserescue.com for The day will feature an expanded 3rd: Alexa Marchese • 4th grade sign). registration information. Rain date Juniors, 1st: Hailey Bola; 2nd: - Submitted by Lisa McDonald family event featuring wagon ride is June 6. tours to see the newborn calves Melanie Bola; 3rd: Madison Bola •

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ICYMI…Property Revaluation Program Many of you have already had your home inspected by a surveyor/assessor as part of a Township-wide revaluation program. Revaluation is a way of making sure that people owning comparable properties of comparable market value are paying comparable taxes. In short, its an exercise in fairness. In 2019, Hunterdon County Board of Taxation and New Jersey Division of Taxation ordered a property tax revaluation for all real properties in Readington Township. The last full assessment was done in 2003. Readington hired a firm to perform all field inspections and collect information. Each appraiser has been registered with Readington Township Police. At the conclusion of the program, every resident will be notified by mail of the assessed value established for their property. All property owners will be given the opportunity to discuss the value with a representative from the appraisal company if they choose to do so. Appeals beyond that discussion can be done via the Hunterdon County Board of Taxation.

The program began in 2019 and will be completed this fall. New assessments are due to be used for the 2021 tax year. Residents will be asked by the assessors to enter their home for a brief inspection. They are not looking at the quality of finishes, fixtures or appliances. They are essentially confirming the main things the tax offices have on file for the property; number of bedrooms & bathrooms, accessory buildings, in-ground pools, HVAC type and overall square footage. Any photographs taken will be from the public right-of-way but not at time of survey. Property values have risen in Readington Township in the last 17 years so valuations will likely increase for most properties. Does that mean taxes will increase as a result of the revaluation? Possibly, but it’ll be different for each property. Some property tax bills may increase, and some may decrease. It is incumbent upon each property taxing entity (schools [65% of your property tax bill], municipal government [19%] & county government [15%]) to lower the current tax rates to meet budgetary needs after the revaluation is complete. This process is not an opportunity to raise taxes as taxes have been raised many times in the past 17 years.

Summer Road Park Master Plan Development Two years ago, the Township Committee and the Recreation Department worked together to implement some long overdue improvements at Summer Road Park. These included the installation of a one mile, 8-foot-wide paved walking path, new basketball courts and a new playground apparatus geared towards older children. As those are now complete, the Committee continues to work with Recreation to develop an overall master plan for the Park’s future. The Rec Department opened a survey last year to see what residents were looking for in their local park system. The Township has also taken input from the County Parks master plan for additional ideas. While the master plan is still in development, Rec and the Township are exploring pickleball courts, a new pavilion available for rental, upgrading the bathrooms, pathway lighting and improving the parking lot condition and traffic flow. These were all rated high on the feedback received from residents on the survey. Our Township Engineers are working on finalizing the master plan and, once it’s ready, it will be reviewed by the Recreation Committee for suggestions and adoption. Of course, everything comes with a price tag. Some items can be funded by the Recreation Trust. Some larger value projects would need capital improvement funding from the Township Committee. In addition, the Township can tap into County Open Space funding sources for park development and maintenance. It is likely that all three of these resources will be utilized to some extent. The Township will be doing the same with Cornhuskers Park and Pickel Park soon after, while utilizing the same process with resident input as a high priority. Our public parks, trail system and other outdoor facilities add value to residents’ property values, are a source of pride and enable Readington to be a desirable place to live and raise a family.

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Our Volunteer Fire Departments Need Your Help You wake up at 3:00 o’clock in the morning. You think you hear sirens. They seem to be getting closer—and then they stop. You rush to the window to see what’s going on. And that’s when you see your neighbors in the house across the street—the house where your daughter’s best friend lives—huddled together outside, and you see smoke pouring out the front door. And then you see the firefighters in their turnout coats, rushing into the house and setting up hose lines outside. You see a firefighter gently carrying Snoopy, the family dog, outside, and someone from the Rescue Squad clamping an oxygen mask over Snoopy’s face. And Snoopy begins to wiggle, and his tail starts to wag. Thankfully, this scene is not often repeated in Readington. But when it is, do you know who these firefighters are? In many larger towns, the firefighters are paid professionals, employed by the town, just like our police. Readington is fortunate to have FOUR VOLUNTEER fire departments, East Whitehouse, Whitehouse, Readington, and Three Bridges. Who are these fire fighters? They are our neighbors, our local workers, our children’s coaches. They could be you. What does that mean? It means, when you see these brave men and women responding to fire calls, they are doing it out of wanting to give back to their community. They drag themselves out of bed on cold nights, leave the comfort of their homes and families, leave their places of employment, and go to work putting out fires. They spend hours in training, taking care of the equipment and maintaining the fire houses, as well as teaching fire safety classes to schoolchildren and adults. So, what can you do to help? Well, there are many things. First, thank a firefighter! Second, be sure to contribute when your local fire company has its fund drive— and contribute generously. And most important, VOLUNTEER. Stop in at your local fire house and ask what you can do to help. Train to become a firefighter. Or help with their fund drive, or work at a fundraising event. They desperately need more volunteers. Find the time. It is hard work, but very rewarding.

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Aspiring Webelo Scouts in the Hunterdon Arrowhead District spent a day of intensive training for their First Responder badge, one of five badge requirements needed to gain the rank of Webelo. Whitehouse Fire Vice President and Scout Leader Bill Wallace coordinated the event and Whitehouse Rescue Squad EMP/Trustee Bob Spielberger was lead presenter. During the hands-on course,

59 future Webelos learned about injuries that can occur at home and outside. The course included treatment of cuts, broken bones, sports injuries, breathing problems and many other incident scenarios. One section of training dealt with methods to develop individual emergency plans and how these plans can help protect others. -Submitted by Scarlett Doyle

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October, Whitehouse Rotary Club members parked cars over a “Saucetober” event weekend at Schaefer’s Farm in Whitehouse Station and earned more than $1,250 towards scholarship awards for Readington Township high school and middle school students. Pictured, from left, are member Emro Krasovec, President Bob Boak, Secretary David Livingston and Sgt. at Arms Tom Seibert.

Kyle Barrett of Readington Township has earned the Eagle Scout Award, the highest Boy Scouts of America rank. Barrett received the award in a Court of Honor ceremony Nov. 30 at Echo Hill Park in Clinton. A member of Troop 186 in Three Bridges, Barrett’s scouting career began when he joined Cub Scout Pack 182 as a Tiger Scout in 2007. After earning his Arrow of Light Award as a Webelos Scout, he moved to Troop 186, where he served as troop patrol leader, troop instructor, and junior assistant Scoutmaster. In addition to earning 31 Merit Badges, including those required for Eagle rank, Barrett also earned a Bronze and Gold Palm. For his Eagle Scout Service Project, Barrett planned and led fellow scouts in building and replacing outdoor benches for Hackettstown Medical Center. Barrett had to raise money to purchase the durable mahogany wood and other materials. He and fellow scouts and family cut the wood,

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Readington Girl Scouts Heart of NJ Service Unit 82 attended a Girl Scout Day at a Feb. 8 NCAA Women’s Gymnastics Meet at the RAC on the Livingston campus of Rutgers University in Piscataway. Girl Scouts and their families enjoyed the excitement of competition and the high-flying action of Rutgers Women’s Gymnastics as they took on their rivals from Michigan State, competing in floor exercise, beam, vault and bars. After the meet concluded, the girls were able to go down to the arena floor for a memorable photo opportunity with the Rutgers Women’s team. Scouts pictured are GS Brownie Adrianna Hlinka, GS Junior Anne AlbrechtSmith, GS Brownie Katherine Albrecht-Smith, GS Junior Joanna McDonald, and GS Cadette Tatiana Hlinka. –Submitted by Lisa McDonald

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Chocolate Making April 5 The Readington Museums Feb. 2 chocolate program was canceled and rescheduled for April 5, 1-4 p.m. Find out what went into making chocolate from bean to drink, from drink to sweets, and from sweets to the modern candy. This Open House Sunday program will be held at the Bouman-Stickney Farmstead, 114 Dreahook Rd. in Stanton. For GPS use Lebanon, NJ. Wine Women and Shoes April 23 Hunterdon Medical Center Auxiliary and Hunterdon Healthcare Foundation will be hosting the second annual Wine Women and Shoes event at the Bridgewater Marriott from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Wine Women and Shoes is a strolling wine, food tasting and boutique

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The Woman’s Association of Morristown Medical Center (WAMMC) has announced that Tyvan Hill in the New Vernon section of Harding Township will be the site of the 19th Mansion in May Designer Showhouse and Gardens, the signature fundraiser of WAMMC. Funds raised from this event will benefit the expansion of the Gagnon Cardiovascular Institute at Morristown Medical Center. The show house will be open to the public daily May 1-31 at 10 a.m. Tickets are $40 April 1-30; $50 thereafter. Fifty designers and landscape architects will transform this 1920s country estate to its former glory. The house was designed by the New York architectural firm of Peabody, Wilson & Brown for John Wesley Castles Jr. and his wife Dorothea Bradford Smith between 1928 and 29. Castles was a New York lawyer and an investment banker who served in the U.S. Army in both World War I and World War II; his wife was a daughter of the former Vermont Governor Edward Curtis Smith and granddaughter of J. Gregory Smith, Governor of Vermont during the Civil War. For corporate sponsorship op-

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The annual distribution of 170 dictionaries recently to third graders by the Whitehouse Rotary Club was greeted by enthusiasm at Whitehouse and Three Bridges Schools. Organized by Rotarian Catherine Denning, the dictionaries were distributed by four members of the club. David Livingston, secretary, gave a presentation to the students to help familiarize them with its contents. It includes more than just definitions of 30,000 + words; for example, information about the planets, Roman Numerals, sign language, each U.S. President, the longest word, and much more is available to the young learners. Livingston asked students to find the longest word in the English language (it has 1900+ letters), locate which presidents were all born in 1946, and many fun words. They enjoyed finding answers using their new learning tool. All students wrote thank you notes to the Rotary Club members; they shared some “homework” they did using their new

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Historical Society Collecting Tag Sale Items In preparation for the Tewksbury Historical Society Tag Sale scheduled for April 25, the society will be collecting items at the Carriage House, 5 James St., Oldwick, on Saturday, March 28, 9 a.m. to noon. Donate quality antiques, furniture, china, dishes, housewares, garden items. No books, children’s items/toys, records, or clothes can be accepted. Electronics and electric items older than 3 years also are unacceptable. Volunteers will be at the Carriage House to receive the items and to ensure they are clean and in good repair. Tax donation slips will be available. To volunteer at the society’s booth on the day of the sale call 908832-6734 or email tewksburyhistory@earthlink.net.

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