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looking Round Valley Reservoir, but the site is now unavailable. To get everyone back into the groove of meeting in-person, the churches gathered for home-made soups and Bible discussions in a series called the Fountain of Grace. “Each Wednesday in Lent we reflected on how God fills our spiritual cups with everything we need,” explained Rev. Dianna Stone from Whitehouse United Methodist Church, who led the discussion on the Cup of Discipleship on March 30 at Stanton Reformed Church. On April 14, all are welcome at Readington Reformed for a Holy Thursday “Love Feast,” at 6:30 p.m., which is a potluck supper and reenactment of the gospel’s Last Supper, including popular love songs
from the 1960s and 70s. On Good Friday, April 15, all may experience the solemn Tenebrae Service of scripture and hymns in Readington Reformed’s Civil-War era sanctuary at 7 p.m. Traditional indoor worship takes place at 10 a.m. on Easter at Readington Reformed. “What better way to say hello to a reborn earth, after years of pandemic, than to stand together in an ancient cemetery and watch Easter begin,” said Rev. Dave Ruisard from Rockaway Reformed Church, who has been celebrating ecumenical Easter sunrises in the area for 26 years. “With any luck, a special hot-air balloon or two may grace the skies overhead as they lift off from Solberg Airport, less than a mile away.”
Readington News Whitehouse United Methodist Church parishioners enjoy a Lenten event. From left, clockwise, are Karen Williams, Norma Kaufman, Rev. Dianna Stone, Tim Stone, Irene Smelkal, Nancy Rosania, and Ginny Petzinger.
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Easter Sunrise Service will take place on the hill behind Readington Reformed Church.
By Rev. Liz Estes Readington Reformed Church After too many months of social distancing, faith communities are inviting everyone back, in-person. An ecumenical group of local churches will gather to celebrate the joy of
Easter with an outdoor sunrise service at 6:30 a.m. on Sunday, April 17, at Readington Reformed Church. Everyone is invited to climb the hill of the 303-year-old cemetery at 124 Readington Rd., near the historic Readington Village post office (newly reopened). Bring a lawn chair if you’d like to sit down.
Spirited acoustic guitar and banjo music is part of the tradition, led by an informal group of people who call themselves Mr. Ed and the Revs, led by Readington Township’s very own bard Ed Jankiewicz, from Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Church in Whitehouse Station. The sunrise service had been held on a spot over-
Local Bagpiper Sean Dalgauer to lead NYC Parade
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After 33 years at the front of New York City’s legendary St. Patrick’s Day Parade, world-class bagpiper Joe Brady, 66, will now pass the torch to young champion bagpiper Sean Dalgauer, 25, of Whitehouse Station. Brady, as Regimental Pipe Major of the 1st Battalion, Fighting 69th Regiment, has marched at the head of the parade, alongside the Regiment Commander. The battalion’s soldiers have marched at the front of the 260-year-old parade for the last 161 years. Like Brady, Dalgauer is an Iona College graduate who started playing the pipes as a child.
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Brady said, “Marching with the 69th Infantry Regiment has been so special to me because of its rich military history as the most decorated Regiment in the country and its ongoing commitment to giving back to the community. Sean appreciates the Regiment the way I do, and it was the right time and right thing to do for the Regiment to pass the baton.” The 69th Infantry Regiment was formed in the 1760s, and served in nearly every major conflict since the Civil War. In 1851, at a time when Irish immigrants were the targets of bigotry, the 69th Infantry Regiment protected the parade, then in its 89th year.
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Evening of Laughter April 23
ington Reformed Church, 124 ReadOur Lady of Lourdes Counington Rd. For details, visit white- cil 6930, Knights of Columbus, housewindsymphony.org or www. Whitehouse Station will present “A Magical Evening of Laughter” readingtonreformed.org. on Saturday, April 23, at the OLL Old-Time Music Concert May 1 Community Center, 390 Route 523, Neshanic United Methodist Church, Whitehouse Station. Doors open at 301 Maple Ave., Neshanic Station, 6 p.m., with dinner at 6:30 and the will host an afternoon of Southern show at 8. This comedy production features Appalachian or roots music featuring the Long Hill String Band from Gemini, Larry Stevens, Mike Spade, 2 to 4 p.m. The six-piece acoustic and John Hoey. Get out and enjoy group performs “Turkey in The entertainment, dinner, dessert, wine, Straw,” “Cindy Cindy,” “Soldier’s beer and good company. This event Joy,” and “Red Wing.” There is a will enable the knights to support suggested donation of $10.Refresh- many local organizations including ments will be provided during inter- Starfish Food Pantry, Hunterdon mission. For more information, call ARC, Clinton ARC, and Lyons VA Hospital. Tickets are $50 per person. 908 369-3838.
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Readington Filmmaker Selected for Garden State Film Festival The film Dirt, directed by Readington resident Abigail Weinick, will screen at this year’s Garden State Film Festival (GSFF), accessible online through April 3. Live events were held in Cranford and Asbury Park, celebrating the festival’s 20th Anniversary. The GSFF celebrates the independent film genre by bringing original works to a diverse audience locally and around the world. Weinick’s film involves a 12-year-old girl who, after accidentally lighting her mother’s hair on fire, discovers her parents are getting divorced. While Penny longs to grow up already, she learns that even adults don’t always know what they are doing. “We are extremely proud to present Dirt as a part of our 20th Annual Film Festival, and to share this work with our global audience,” said Lauren Concar Sheehy, the festival’s Executive Director.
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Catch a look at our newborn bison calves (aka red dogs), haywagon tours, interactive displays from local farms and agricultural agencies. Learn about conservation, organic farming, preservation of farms, and river friendly farming. Free kids craft for Mother’s Day, pony rides, local craft vendors, bison burgers and franks, food vendors, local beer and live music!
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TV Series to Film Scene at Readington River Buffalo Farm The Readington Township Committee has given a special events permit to Minim Productions to film a scene of “Retreat,” an FX limited TV series, at the Readington River Buffalo Farm on Route 523 the first week of April. The production company will be in Readington for three days with a crew of 80 to 100 people, according to the production company. The crew’s campers will be parked at Stanton Ridge Country Club, and crew members will be shuttled by vans to the set. In “Retreat,” from “The OA” creators Brit Marling and Zal Batmanglij, Marling plays a key role in the mystery series which follows Darby Hart, a Gen Z amateur sleuth, as she attempts to solve a murder at a secluded retreat.
Pictured are Ed Koch (Knight), Pete Grice (OJC), Tom Monroe (Knight), Rosemary Fleming (OJC President and retired Marine), and Jane Fidacaro (OJC Trustee).
The Mother Seton Council #15540 of the Knights of Columbus recently donated $1,000 to Operation Jersey Cares (www. operationjerseycares.org). Operation Jersey Cares (OJC) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting Armed Forces members, their families and veterans. The council continues its support of those who are serving or have served in the military. Last
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year, it arranged for a care package to be sent to a reservist deployed overseas. In the past it has provided for a nongambling poker event monthly at the Lyons VA Hospital. Unfortunately, due to covid restrictions, this activity is currently on hiatus. Additionally, the council recently donated $1,000 to Elijah’s Promise (www. elijahspromise.org) in support of the program to help feed others in our community. Elijah’s Promise is based in New Brunswick, where it provides meals on a daily basis. In prior years, besides monetary donations, the council held a clothing drive for this organization and knights have assisted with serving meals. The council is based at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church in Three Bridges, where it recently purchased an upgrade for the church’s AED life saving device.
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Rescue Squad Requests Swift Water Boat/ Rescue Equipment Whitehouse Rescue Squad is in need of a new boat to perform swift-water rescues. Chief Jeff Herzog and Assistant Chief George Liothake presented their request at the February 15 Township Committee meeting where they stated that Whitehouse Rescue Squad is the only rescue squad in Readington Township, and covers the entire Township. The Squad has a 40 year history of doing water rescues in Readington, and three current members have served in the U.S. Coast Guard. In light of recent changes in climate and severity of storms, the squad needs updated equipment to perform the numerous rescues they have recently been called upon to perform. Most of the rescues are swift water rescues, caused by heavy rains, flash flooding, and stream and river flooding such as we had recently from the remnants of Tropical Storm Ida.
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The Squad is requesting that the Township purchase, from its capital budget, a boat—partially inflatable, which is preferred for swift water rescue, a trailer to transport it, equipment such as oars and lights, personal protective equipment (life vests, helmets), rope rescue hardware, patient transfer devices, and additional training. The total cost would be approx. $50,000. The squad officers also recommended that the Township purchase flood gates to be installed at roads which are known to flood, a drone, and perhaps a high clearance vehicle. The squad currently has many members trained in water rescue, and they need the safest equipment to perform these tasks.
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Three Bridges Fire Co. Honors Long-time Volunteer Bill Rabosky Bill Rabosky, a 50-year volunteer with Three Bridges Volunteer Fire Co., was honored with a resolution honoring his service at the March 7 Township Committee meeting. The resolution passed unanimously. The framed resolution was presented to Mr. Rabosky by Committeewoman Betty Ann Fort at the Fire Co’s annual dinner held at Three Bridges Volunteer Fire Co. Committeewoman Fort spoke about how remarkable it is to find a volunteer who has stuck with something for so long, how it had meant many sacrifices for his family, and how much the residents of Readington appreciated and honored his service. Mr. Rabosky spoke of how he had been persuaded to join by a friend, and, after turning the invitation down several times, he finally gave in—and never looked back. During his many years of service, Bill has held most offices with the Fire Company, including Chief. Thank you for your service, Mr. Rabosky. Readington salutes you!
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Block 36 (Route 22 East area) Redevelopment Update
Under New Jersey’s Local Redevelopment and Housing Law (LRHL), municipalities are empowered to determine whether an area needs rehabilitation or An AINR, or Area In Need of Redevelopment is a planning redevelopment, to adopt a redevelopment plan, and to implement and carry out designation which allows a municipality to develop a holistic redevelopment projects. Readington must follow the statutorily defined proplan for an area and enables a town to cross property lines and cess set forth in the LRHL. This process may result in the adoption of a redelook to develop or redevelop all aspects of a particular area, velopment plan, which is a new set of development regulations, along with the including buildings, roads, parking and open space. ability to offer enhanced fiscal tools that may act as incentives to prospective redevelopers. Ultimately, it is a means to lay the groundwork for redevelopIn late 2019, the Planning Board was directed to undertake a study to determine whether Block 36 was an area in need of redevelopment. Upon comple- ment that benefits both the public and private interests. tion of the study, the Planning Board made a recommendation to the Township The Township worked over the past few years with all of the property owners Committee. in the AINR so that the plans were agreeable and workable for everyone to the th The study area is located south of Route 22 and consists of 79.81 acres of land. best extent possible. At the March 7 Township Committee meeting, the Committee voted to adopt the redevelopment plan. A Project Review SubIt includes the Gables Boarding House, the former Diner (now demolished), the former Interstate Iron Works facility (abandoned) and Hionis Greenhouses’ committee will be named shortly to monitor and interface with the property owners and developers of the AINR. mum field. The Ironworks property had previously been rezoned VRAH-1, Village Residential Affordable Housing-1 to allow construction of 192 multi- The goal is to ensure that Readington is enabling the AINR to be in accordance family apartments which will include both affordable and market-rate units. with the Master Plan and is a benefit to the community as a whole. April 2022 • The Readington News
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Readington Night at the Vineyards May 14
Girl Scouts Brighten Patients’ Hospital Stays
By Lindsay Salaj The Readington Township Home School Association (HSA) will host a community-wide fundraiser on May 14 at Unionville Vineyards from 5 to 9:30 p.m. Take a scenic drive out to 88 acres of preserved farmland to a private event including an 1858 farmhouse, natural stone-walled cave room, rustic winery floor and a huge tented patio. The event will feature cocktail-style food and food stations, provided by Stanton Italian Table, two glasses of wine (additional wine available for purchase), basket auction, 50/50. Guests who choose the Tasting Package will be included in one of the VIP wine tasting groups. Acoustic music will be performed by Garden Street. Ice cream will be available for purchase from the new Scoops On Wheels truck. To purchase tickets, visit https://neartail.com/us/readingtonhsauncorked or contact lindsaysalaj18@gmail.com.
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April is Autism Awareness Month By Staci Beegle Director of Pupil Services, Readington Twp. School District Did you know April is National Autism Awareness Month? The first National Autism Awareness Month was started by the Autism Society of America in April 1970. The Autism Society of America was founded in 1965 by Bernard Rimland and Ivar Lovaas together with Ruth C. Sullivan and a small group of other parents of children with autism. Its original name was the National Society for Autistic Children; the name was changed to emphasize that children with autism grow up. The Autism Society of the United States is the oldest leading autism organization and strives to assure that all people with autism are able to achieve the highest quality of life possible. The society’s goal is to influence meaningful change
in the autism community through a nationwide network of affiliates that work together to empower the autism community through state and federal public policy including employment, education, home and community based services, and health care. Last year, the society requested that the federal government change the name of Autism Awareness Month to Autism Acceptance Month. In 2007, the United Nations General Assembly unanimously declared April 2 as World Autism Awareness Day, supporting research finding new ways to improve wellness and inclusion, and fostering international support. World Autism Awareness Day is celebrated in many ways. Don’t be surprised if you see the color blue’s association with autism, originated with autism advocacy association Autism Speaks. Their “Light it Up Blue” campaign calls
for people to wear blue to promote autism awareness. Blue is also the organization’s primary color, and is associated with a calm feeling and acceptance in an otherwise loud and busy world for people on the spectrum. One of the best ways we can celebrate Autism Awareness Month is to learn more about autism. What is autism? In 2021, the CDC reported that approximately 1 in 44 children in the U.S. is diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD), according to 2018 data. Boys are 4 times more likely to be diagnosed with autism than girls. Typically, children are diagnosed before they are three years old and can be diagnosed as early as 18 months. Autism affects all ethnic and socioeconomic groups. There is no one cause for autism and research suggests that it comes from a combination of genetic and nongenetic, or environmental, influ-
ences. Autism is usually associated with difficulty in social and communication skills, intense interest in certain topics, repetitive behaviors, and adherence to routine. It also can be accompanied by sensory sensitivities and challenges with paying attention. When we say that autism is a spectrum disorder, it means that the specific social and behavioral challenges vary for each individual. Dr. Stephen Shore, an advocate for autism and an international speaker, famously said, “If you’ve met one person with autism, then you’ve met one person with autism.” Some children who have autism do not speak, while others have a hard time knowing when to stop speaking. Every child and adult with autism has different strengths and weaknesses. Autism Awareness Month is a good time to talk to children about how everyone is different. Parents can
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Hand-Crafted Hooked Rugs Demo Planned at Bouman-Stickney Farmstead
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Fiber artists Lucy Walsh and Sharon Ballard will display their handcrafted hooked rugs on Sunday, May 1, from 1 to 4 p.m. inside the historic Wade-Wycoff Barn at the BoumanStickney Farmstead in the Stanton section of Readington (for GPS use Lebanon, NJ.) Lucy Walsh is a fiber artist living in Clinton, and a Readington Township native. She has been creating hand-crafted hooked rugs since 1990. Her recent collections of original rugs include story rugs which tell of reallife or imaginary events, and quaint primitive designs. Her rugs have been featured on websites, in fairs, rug hooking publications and have appeared in the Rug Hooking Magazine’s Celebrations® book recogniz-
ing nationally known fiber artists. Sharon Ballard started traditional rug hooking in 1985 after moving to New Jersey. She now resides in Stanton. “I first noticed these rugs in the magazine Country Living and with a little investigation I found a wonderful local teacher, took several classes and have been rug hooking ever since. My style is to create a rug that has a folk-art look. Most of my rugs were inspired from antique rugs -- simple designs with bright and bold colors.” For more information, visit w w w. r e a d i n g t o n t w p . o r g / ReadingtonMuseums.html or call 908-236-2327. - Submitted by Margaret Smith, Program Director, Readington Museums
Whitehouse Rescue Squad Continues Training, Plans Fundraisers
Newly trained ice rescue technicians of the Whitehouse Rescue Squad are, from left, EMT Abby Terese; EMT Jess Brynildsen; Assistant Chief George Liothake; Deputy Chief Zach Waseleski; EMT/FF Avery Schaefer; EMT Nancy Olds
By Nancy Olds The first quarter of 2022 has been busy as usual with the Whitehouse Rescue Squad responding to approximately 400 emergency calls and members participating in training classes and drills. Squad members have been participating in cross-training activities with Whitehouse Fire to strengthen that rela-
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Newton’s Life Honored with Rig Procession
Seth Newton, 26, of Readington Township, was killed after a car hit him while he was trying to remove a disabled vehicle from the center median cut-through in the area of Route 22 near the Phillips 66 Gas Station. On Tuesday, March 8, at around 3:03 p.m., a Readington Police Officer went to the area of Route 22 near the Phillips 66 Gas Station near the Somerset County border to help while (Newton) tried to remove a disabled vehicle from the center median cut-through, police said. The officer closed the left lane on the eastbound side of the highway so that Newton could safely remove the vehicle. During this time, Gary Vondrasek, 86, of Lebanon, was driving a 2014 Cadillac Escalade west in the left lane when he drifted into the median and hit the unoccupied disabled vehicle as well as Newton, according to a preliminary investigation. Newton was pronounced dead at the scene. Vondrasek was given lifesaving treatment at the scene and taken to RWJ University Hospital Somerset but was pronounced dead once there. On Friday, March 18, before the funeral service, there was a procession for Newton, who worked for Superior Towing & Transport LLC. Hundreds of rig drivers – tow trucks, fire, EMS and police vehicles -- lined up at Lebanon Borough Volunteer Fire Company at 88 Main St. in Lebanon at 8 a.m. and drove to Hillsborough where Newton’s Funeral was held at St. Joseph Church.
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Chamber’s Annual Meeting & Dinner Planned
By Erin Rocchietti
The Readington Tewksbury Junior Baseball League (RTJBL) spring season is here with Opening Day on April 23. This season RTJBL is home to 29 teams across 8 divisions and filled with kids spanning the ages of 4-18. Games are played at several fields across Readington and Tewksbury townships, but the flagship of the league is the Railroad Avenue Complex in Whitehouse Station where the nostalgic sound of the evening trains pulling into the station becomes synonymous with baseball. March 21 marked the “birthday” of the league. Then named the Whitehouse Athletic Association, the league was founded on March 21, 1949, to bring the sport of baseball to kids growing up in Readington Township. Over the years, the league has expanded to include neighboring Tewksbury Township. The league purchased and still maintains the Railroad Avenue Complex. RTJBL does not receive any funding from either Tewksbury or Readington townships and is run entirely by volunteers beginning with the members of the Executive Board and including the parents and families of players. RTJBL is very fortunate to receive sponsorship from our wonderful local businesses and we encourage our players and fans to support them. For a full list of sponsors, visit rtjbl.com. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, fill out the form on the website or contact RTJBLSponsorship@ gmail.com with any questions. Bats will be cracking until the season concludes in June.
The Hunterdon County Chamber of Commerce will host its Annual Meeting and Dinner at the Ryland Inn on Wednesday, May 18, at 6 p.m. “The Annual Meeting is an excellent opportunity for the Business Community in Hunterdon County to come together and share in the accomplishments of 2021,” commented Chris Phelan, President of the Hunterdon County Chamber of Commerce. “In addition, we will look at some of the Chamber’s goals and priorities for 2022.” The meeting will start with an hour of cocktails and hors d’oeuvres. The installation of new officers will ensue, followed by dinner and dancing. A silent auction will take place throughout the evening. Attendees will have the chance to bid on artwork, apparel, and gift baskets. Chamber members will receive a copy of the 2021 Annual Report.
The Annual Meeting would not be possible without the additional support of sponsors including Hunterdon Healthcare, Prevention Resources, RBC Cable Technologies, HealthQuest and Diamond Nation and eSOZO. Dr. D Entertainment, Dan Torrone, will be on hand to make the event a truly memorable evening. Cost per ticket is $125 for chamber members and $175 for general admission. Tables of eight are also available for $1,000 which includes a half-page ad in the 2021 Annual Report. Pre-registration is required by registering online at: www. hunterdon-chamber.org or calling 908-782-7115. Members wishing to donate a silent auction item and/or placing an ad in the 2021 Annual Report should contact the Chamber: cphelan@hunterdon-chamber.org or 908-782-7115. Silent Auction Donations may be tax deductible by your business.
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Hunterdon County Business Hall of Fame to Induct Honorees
The Hunterdon County Chamber of Commerce Foundation has established the Hunterdon County Business Hall of Fame to honor current and past business leaders, businesses and organizations who have made important contributions to the community. The third class of Hall of Fame laureates will be honored during an induction ceremony at the Ryland Inn on April 27. “The Hunterdon County Business Hall of Fame highlights exceptional leadership and innovation which is part of Hunterdon’s rich history,” said Foundation Board Member Rosemary Fellner,
to early Hunterdon County. • Stephanie Stevens, retired Trustee, Hunterdon County Historian: Distinguished Leader – individuals that have enhanced the community, fostered business and community partnership through their leadership, courageous thought and entrepreneurial spirit. (Stephanie has written many books about local history and for many years wrote the “Looking Back” column for The Readington News.) • ExxonMobil Research and Engineering in addition to Flemington Car & Truck Country and Founder Steve Kalafer Contemporary Award – a commercial, for-profit
business established less than 100 years ago currently operating and based in Hunterdon County that brings economic growth, prosperity, and innovation to the community. • Prevention Resources and the Rotary Clubs of Hunterdon County: Essence of Hunterdon – an organization or individual that has enhanced the community, fostered business and community partnership through leadership, courageous thought and entrepreneurial spirit. “The Hunterdon County Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the Hunterdon County
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Business Hall of Fame and the third class for 2022,” said Chris Phelan, Chamber Foundation President. “The mission and goal of the Hunterdon County Business Hall of Fame and the Chamber Foundation is to support the growth of business and entrepreneurism in Hunterdon County. The Hunterdon County Business Hall of Fame will be inspirational based on the inductees’ individual legacies and contributions to the county business community. I think it will be a great tool to fuel momentum as we strive for economic growth in Hunterdon County.”
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Stephanie Stevens of Readington, historian, author and newspaper columnist, named to the Hall of Fame
Chief Marketing Officer with Unity Bank. “By sharing the stories of the 2022 laureates, we hope to inspire more entrepreneurs to enrich our business community.” The Business Hall of Fame has a display at the Foundation, in the historic Reading-Large House in Flemington. A traveling kiosk for the Hall of Fame is being exhibited throughout the county at businesses, public locations and schools. The kiosk will share videos featuring honorees and their contributions to Hunterdon County. The Hall of Fame induction ceremony will begin at 6 p.m. at the Ryland Inn, 115 Old Highway 28, Whitehouse Station. Tickets are $200 each for the event, which will also include a silent auction with donated items from local artists. Sponsorships are also available ranging from $500 to $5,000. The event is black tie optional with hors d’oeuvres, elegant serving stations, beverages, and desserts. For more information, contact the Foundation at 908-782-7115 or visit www. hunterdonchamber.org. The inductees to the Hall of Fame for 2022 are from several categories. The 2022 inductees and the honor they will receive are: • Flemington Cut Glass: Pioneer Award – a business established 100 or more years ago that brought growth, prestige and new industry
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The Open Space Advisory Board and Environmental Commission will sponsor Readington’s Eighth Annual Tree Seedling Giveaway on Saturday, April 9, from 9 a.m. to noon, rain or shine. Replant trees you lost in recent storms or add trees to your yard. The event will take place at the Municipal Building, 509 Route 523, Whitehouse Station. Seedlings of various native deciduous species will be distributed free to Readington residents. Each household may choose up to five trees, with a limit of two per species. The trees are plug seedlings. They include several types of oaks, birches, maples, dogwoods, sweetgum, sumac and viburnum. Families receiving seedlings are asked to plant their little trees promptly, or store them in a cool, damp location for a day or so. The plants will need to be protected from deer predation and be kept watered through the first year or two. The seedlings will be distributed on a first come, first served basis; no prior reservations. Bring your own bucket, bag or container. Complete information, including the list of species, size, sun and soil preferences and planting instructions are available on the Township website https://www.readingtontwpnj.gov/. Any additional questions can be emailed to envchair@readingtontwp-nj.org.
Lenten, Easter Events Planned The following Lenten and Easter events are planned by local churches: Weds., March 30, 6:30 p.m., Lenten Soup Dinner at Stanton Reformed Church, 1 Stanton Mountain Rd., Rev. Dianna Stone leads a discussion on the Cup of Discipleship.
Thursday Love Feast, bring an item to share for a potluck supper and re-enactment of the Last Supper. Sing-along with popular love songs from the 1960s and 70s.
Friday, April 15, 7 p.m., a solemn Tenebrae Service of scripture and hymns in Readington Reformed’s Civil-War era sanctuary, Weds., April 6, 7 p.m., Lenten 124 Readington Rd. Desserts at Cokesbury United Sunday, April 17, 6:30 a.m. EasMethodist Church, 230 Cokes- ter Sunrise Ecumenical Outdoor bury Rd., Lebanon, Rev. Mark service, on the cemetery hill of Spildooren leads a discussion on Readington Reformed Church; the Cup of Compassion. at 10 a.m. Traditional Indoor SerThurs., April 14, 6:30, Holy vice, 124 Readington Rd.
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