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Readington Township Teen is Queen Bee, in the Nicest Way

By Tatiana Hlinka 8th grade Readington Middle School student and Cadette Girl Scout

In Readington Township 250 years ago, Thomas Bouman recorded beekeeping in his inventory at the Bouman-Stickney Farmstead. Now, so many years later, as a resident and Cadette Girl Scout, I want to re-introduce the importance of bees in our environment and community. During the beginning of this year, I began constructing a honeybee hive that will be established at the Readington Community Garden, along with a honeybee colony. The hive will not only increase the garden productivity, but provide a great educational experience for students, scouts, and nature enthusiasts. In addition, masonry bee houses will be distributed on Readington trails and lands like Bouman Stickney, in hopes of attracting native bees, and providing them a place to nest. Mason bees are wood boring insects that rarely sting, since they do not have honey to protect, and are efficient in their work. Twohundred mason bees can pollinate an entire orchard of berries. Don’t mistake them for aggressive carpenter bees, as they are friendly.

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Girl Scouts made their own sustainable mason bee hives at the workshop.

Lastly, I will be educating the youth and local girl scout troops about the importance of bees, while also applying their knowledge into action, such as creating sustainable recyclable mason bee houses. (Research for this project and article can be found on NJBeekeepers. org.) Why promote bees? Bees are a symbol of work, diligence, and good order. The tiny, but mighty insect, for many thousands of years, has pollinated about 100 global leading crops. These essential

Tatiana installed a hand-painted beehive at the Readington Community Garden at the Dobozynski Farm.

foods include apples, berries, cherries, almonds, and the coffee bean. Basically, one out of three bites of food we eat is because of bee pollination. The vast majority of wild plants rely on the work of bees. Every season, bees contribute $577 billion worth of global food production to the economy, not only feeding us, but grazing animals, such as cows who rely on bee pollinated-clover and alfalfa. With over 2 billion bees in the world, busily flying 20 mph to provide food, it’s hard to imagine a world without

Spring Flowers Blooming Have you noticed the beautiful spring flowers in the planters on Main Street in Whitehouse Station? The Beautification Committee of Whitehouse Station is now working with Hionis Greenhouses and Hidden Hollow Acres to keep the planters blooming. The committee’s Adopt-A-Pot program has brought many willing volunteers to help keep those planters watered and looking great. If you would like to donate, or help out, contact BCWHS@gmail.com. - Photo and article provided by Steve Fraebel of the BCWS

2006, the majority of worker bees in honeybee colonies have disappeared, without any notice. They leave behind a queen, plenty of food, bee larvae, and a hive needing maintenance. Scientists refer to this phenomenon as Colony Collapse Disorder. Viruses, parasites, pesticides, and habitat losses contribute to this disorder. Not only are honeybees suffering, but other bee species also are under similar stresses. What can you do? Start simply, by buying honey from local Readington beekeepers. You can also make your neighborhood a more vibrant place by encouraging pollinator friendly plants. Lavender, borage, cosmos, and dahlias can greatly increase the chance that crop

Tatiana Hlinka, a Cadette Girl Scout in Troop 80927, led a workshop about the benefits of bees and building sustainable beehives for local Girl Scout Troops on April 10 at the Readington Community Garden.

yield will be heavier and of better quality with bee pollination. Let’s come together this World Bee Day, May 20, and spread light on this issue at hand. For more information, visit my blog, beeinspiredhoney.org, to inform yourself and take action.

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The Hunterdon County Quilting Guild, a 43-year-old non profit organization with a focus on community service projects, continues its service focus today. Over the years, hundreds of pillowcases have been donated to local children’s hospitals and cancer centers. Other projects have included making quilts for Project Linus, placemats for Meals on Wheels, bibs/vest, wheelchair bags and walker pockets for veterans at Lyons Hospital. The guild has also distributed hundreds of quilts to nursing homes as well as to combat veterans through the Quilts of Valor Foundation. The first baby born of each new year at RWJ Somerset Medical Center and the Hunterdon Medical Center receive a quilt. This dynamic group has served the community by making well over two thousand donations of masks and nurses caps to the Hunterdon Medical Center and Meals on Wheels during the pandemic, as well as first responders. The guild’s purpose is the preservation and promotion of the quilting arts by educating members through lectures and workshops, In non-Covid times, the guild meets at Readington Reformed Church, 124 Readington Rd. Until COVID-19 issues are resolved, meetings will be virtual for members only. New members are welcome at Zoom meetings, workshops, and lectures. See https://hcquiltingguild.wixsite. com/hcquiltingguild for info. Email questions to: hunterdoncountyquiltingguild@gmail.com.

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Community Invited to Hunterdon Healthcare’s Red Dog Day Planned Virtual Annual Meeting at Readington River Hunterdon Healthcare System will hold a virtual annual meeting Buffalo Farm

on Thursday, May 6, from 5 to 5:30 p.m. Patrick J. Gavin, President and CEO for Hunterdon Healthcare, will give a presentation regarding achievements in 2020. The event is open to the public and will be held via Google Meet or by dialing in by phone. Registration will be required. To register, call Kathleen Seelig, Corporate Director of Public Relations and Marketing, at 908-788-6515 or email her at Kseelig@ hhsnj.org.

Knights Plan Charity Golf Event Our Lady of Lourdes Knights of Columbus Council 6930, Whitehouse Station, will host its 17th Annual Charity Golf Event on Friday, June 25, at the High Bridge Hills Golf Club, 203 Cregar Rd., High Bridge. The council is looking for golfers for the fundraising event that will enable the knights to support local organizations including the Starfish Food Pantry, Hunterdon ARC, Clinton ARC, and Lyons VA Hospital. The cost is $150 per person and includes green fees, carts, breakfast, lunch, refreshments, gift bags and prizes. Registration begins at

7:30 a.m., with breakfast at 8 a.m., shotgun start at 9 a.m. and lunch and prizes at 2 p.m. The contest includes: Longest Drive, Straightest Drive, Closest to the Pin, Lowest Team Score, and Putting Contest and Mega 50/50 Raffle. Discounts will be offered to COVID-19 health care workers. To register, go to https://Knightsof-columbus-council-6930-charity-golf-event.perfectgolfevent. com. For more information, call or email Dave Hiller at 908-3034187, dahiller717@gmail.com or Gerry Boylan at 908-246-0610, gboylan@embarqmail.com.

Readington River Farm invites the public to celebrate the newborn bison calves for Red Dog Day on May 1 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Route 523 in Readington Township. In addition to the usual hayride tours to see the spring crop of calves, the day will be filled with activities that highlight the farm’s ecosystem, showcasing the many efforts that farmers take to keep the air, water, and soil healthy. There will be live music, a food court, beer at the farm saloon, face painting, pony rides, and a craft bazaar. The bison store will also be open for you to bring home something for dinner. There is no admission fee.

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The Readington Township School District is conducting registration for the 2021-2022 school year. District enrollment has been impacted by COVID, and school administrators are in the process of making plans for the next school year. If you are moving to Readington or would like to re-enroll your child in the Readington Township Public Schools after a year of private school or homeschooling, contact the school district. If your child will be attending

kindergarten or entering first grade from a private kindergarten in fall 2021, call either Three Bridges School at 908-782-2141 or Whitehouse School at 908-534-4411 to register. To register all students entering grades 2-8, contact the Superintendent’s Office at 908-5342897. Please call for a registration appointment. Registration materials are available on the district website under Quick Links – New Student Registration at www.readington. k12.nj.us.

Readington Girl Scout Service Unit Forms Trailblazers Troop Trailblazers is a specialty troop for girls in grades 6-12 who would like to engage in outdoor-focused troop experiences year-round, in all seasons and all environments. Girl Scout Trailblazers can be the primary troop for a girl new to Girl Scouts, or girls already in a troop can “dual-register” into a

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Barkley’s Marketplace Lists Grand Opening Events Barkley’s Marketplace recently opened its second location, at 3150 US-22 in Branchburg, in the former location of PetValu. The new store will celebrate “Grand Opening Month” in May with special events planned all month long. The Branchburg store is the second location for Barkley’s, a family-owned pet supplies store whose Flemington location, at 79 Main St., has been in business for 10 years. Grand Opening Month events include: May 8, 11-3pm, “Dog Mom Day and Dog Adoption with Outcast Rescue” Meet and greet with adoptable pups, samples of dog food and treats, selfie station for “Dog Moms,” and fill the MINI Cooper with pet supplies for Outcast Rescue. Learn about the dog adoption process. Q&A with pet experts. Special discounts on made in the USA dog toys. May 15 & 22, 11-2pm, “Cat Day with Capic Cats” A celebration of all things feline. Meet adoptable cats, samples of cat food and treats and fill the MINI Cooper with cat supplies for Capic Cats. Discount on all USA cat toys. May 6, 13, & 20, 5-7pm, “Yappy Hour” Tasting bar for dogs and their humans. Meet other pet parents and the Barkley’s team. Enter to win a free dog wash. Special

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Families Donate Benches to Bouman-Stickney Farmstead

Milly and Ken Jagel

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was near the Bouman-Stickney property where they cherished the open space and trails. Ken, an advocate for open space and farmland preservation, also enjoyed riding his horse, Gus, throughout the trails. After a fulfilling career as a chemical engineer, Ken continued to volunteer in leadership roles in Hunterdon County, that included serving on the board of the Hunterdon County Library and Hunterdon Medical Center. Milly, a former bookstore owner, also held leadership roles within the Hunterdon County Library. She was active in Holly Trail house tours which also showcased their home on several occa-

In honor of Ken and Milly Jagel who lived in Stanton for over 40 years, their children and Don Jagel and Pam Jagel McShane donated a park bench for the Bouman-Stickney trails. Their home, Trail Tree Farm on Stanton Road, Hikers will enjoy the new benches.

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The Matto Family: Edward, Jane, Elizabeth and Rich on the bench they donated.

sions. Both Milly and Ken were active members of the Stanton Reformed Church and loved their life in Stanton. It seems fitting that the bench given in their memory will help others enjoy the land and the community as well. The Matto Family (Elizabeth, Rich, Jane, and Edward) who frequent the trails and open space of the Bouman-Stickney Farmstead, also donated a bench. Since the 2020 quarantine, the family spent many a day walking throughout the property and developed an appreciation for the farmstead. They decided they wanted to “give back” to the community by donating a new bench to the

Readington Museums as a Christmas gift to their children for all to enjoy while visiting the farmstead. The Readington Museums thanks Pam Jagel McShane, Don Jagel, and the Matto family, for their donations. We very much appreciate and are honored to have these new benches. In addition, we are thankful for the Readington Township Buildings and Grounds department, directed by Scott Jesseman, for installing the benches. Anyone interested in donating a bench to the Bouman-Stickney property can email the museum at readingtonmuseums@gmail.com or call 908-236-2327.

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State Grant Received to Repave Kline Boulevard The Township applied for and has received a State grant of $140,000 to repave Kline Boulevard in Whitehouse Station. The total project is estimated to cost $249,000. As is true with most grant programs, the Township must expend the capital in order to receive the reimbursement. Once the Township Committee approves its capital bond ordinance for 2021, our Department of Public Works will begin the process.

JCP&L Upgrades in Three Bridges Mayor Albanese & Deputy Mayor Heller have been in communication with JCP&L regarding upgrades in the Three Bridges section in order to address power outages in that area for the past few months. The following work was completed for Neshanic circuit 27453: • Two (2) crossarms for replacement • Installation of a new pole • Installation of two (2) new Trip Savers (these are automatic reclosers which diminish the duration of an outage that is caused by a tree limb, squirrel, or other object that comes in contact with wires). • Installation of a fault indicator

JCP&L indicates that they conduct regular inspections and maintenance on all of Municipalities can apply for up to two projects per their circuits and makes any necessary repairs and upgrades. year and recent trends are for one of those to be awarded. The State guidance is for these road improvement The Township will continue to be engaged with our electric utility to press for upgrants to be for higher use, connector roads. In recent grades to our power grid to limit outages. years, the Township has received grants for now completed projects on Old Highway 28, School Road and Van Horne Road. The Township, of course, will continue to apply for grants from the State for varying purposes to maintain our infrastructure, improve our parks and preserve land.

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Planning Board Approves Solberg Airport Application The Planning Board, at its April 12 meeting, voted to approve the preliminary and final site plan applications of Solberg Aviation for safety improvements to Runway 04-22, the main runway at the airport. The existing runway, which is 3000 feet long, will be repaved. An additional 735 feet, which is currently turf and part of the runway overrun, will be paved as well, bringing the total length of the paved runway to 3735 feet. In addition, runway and indicator lights will be replaced, and Precision Path Indicator (PAPI) lights will be installed. The applicant testified that these improvements will make the airport safer, and would not change the type of plane which would be using the airport. Construction of these improvements cannot begin until the applicant has submitted a current signed and dated survey to the Township professionals and a planting design is approved. In addition, there must be a designation of roads to be used by trucks during the construction.

May 31, 2021 Verano Application Update The application of Branchburg Route 22 LLC, doing business as Verano, is continuing to make its way through the Planning Board. They are coming before the Board for Preliminary and Final site plan approval to convert the former Walmart building to a cannabis-growing facility. They do not need any variances for use, as cannabis is considered an agricultural use, and agriculture is permitted in this zone. There is no retail component currently planned for this site. Verano has testified that, when fully operational, it will employ approximately 100 people. Currently under consideration is how the applicant proposes to screen the large air exchanger units on three sides of the building. The Board has also expressed concern with assuring that no noise or odor emanates from the property, and that the front of the building, which faces Route 22, has an attractive view from the highway. The next hearing for Verano at the Planning Board is scheduled for April 26. Another update will be provided when applicable.

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Three Bridges Reformed Church Creates Community Garden Have you always wanted to grow your own flowers, fruits, vegetables and herbs? Now you can with the Three Bridges Reformed Church Community Garden group. Any interested gardeners (kids and adults) are welcome to participate. Expert gardeners will be on-site to share their knowledge. Participation is free, the only cost is your labor to make it fruitful. Come learn how to build a garden and grow vegetables and herbs. Harvest anytime and enjoy your produce. No experience necessary. Participants are asked to wear masks and bring gloves. Donations of gardening tools, seeds, fencing, poles, soil, and hoses would be appreciated. Refreshments also would be welcomed. The garden building will take place at the church playground on Sunday, May 2, at noon, and seeding and planting on May 16 at noon. Gardeners are Eric Christensen and Paul Rochelle. For questions or further information contact Wendy Rochelle, 908-892-7222 or rochellekk@comcast.net.

Pineapple Cake Sale Planned The Readington Reformed Church, 124 Readington Rd., has cancelled the annual Spring Roast Beef Dinner due to the ongoing pandemic. But, to keep spirits alive, the church will be selling a limited number of the popular pineapple cakes served at the spring roast beef dinners. These cakes have a cream cheese icing and will be available in 8” x 8” pans for $10 on a prepaid, advance-order basis only. If you are interested in placing an advance order, call 908-534-2077 and leave a message. Someone will call you back with payment info. Cakes will be available for a contactless drive-through pickup on Saturday, June 5, from 1 to 3 p.m.

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Solberg Airport hosted a forest fire fighting demonstration in mid-April. Aircraft used in the demo included Air Tractor Inc., Turboprop, Pratt & Whitney Engine, PT6A-67AG. This aircraft is leased by the NJ Bureau of Forest Fire Management. Several local fire companies and rescue squads observed, including but not limited to the Readington Volunteer Fire Company, Three Bridges Volunteer Fire Company, Whitehouse Station Volunteer Fire Company, Raritan Valley Fire Company and the Whitehouse Station Rescue Squad. The fire companies filled the aircraft with water and the aircraft performed two different levels of fire fighting. - Submitted by Suzy Fighting fire from above Solberg Nagle, Solberg Airport

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