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Our local supply of clean water has been seriously challenged recently. The combina tion of occasional heavy rainstorms and intensifying drought conditions over the summer led to flooding and wells needing to reach deeper into their aquifers to deliver water to res idents and businesses. Both of those conditions can lead to contamina tion of our drinking water supplies.
The 39th annual New Jersey Lottery Festival of Ballooning was held July 29, 30 and 31 at Solberg Airport. New specialty balloons joining the pack included a unicorn, tiger and a flying saucer. The hot air balloon ascensions took place in the early morning and early evening, filling the sky over Readington Township and surrounding areas with brilliant color. Live music and fireworks added to the festivities.
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Bacteria and nitrate contami nants can flow from the surface into groundwater supplies from storm water runoff, farm fields, failed septic systems, and other sources. The drought has stressed our wells and the sources of the public water we depend upon. It is important to take a few basic steps once a year to make sure your water supply is safe.
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The Readington Township School District is excited to wel come all students back for the 2022-2023 school year on Sept. 6. As we launch the new school year, I am reminded of one of my favorite educational philosophers, John Dewey. He said, “The goal of education is to enable individuals to continue their education.” This is our mission - to educate students leaving them wanting even more education. We want students go ing home each day with a desire to come back to school the next day to learn more, explore more, and achieve more. The district looks forward to this continued work as the year gets underway. The district welcomes several new teaching and support staff members in various positions. As of the writing of this article we will welcome the following staff members: At Whitehouse School the district welcomes Kevin Grant, Krystiana Sellers, Julia Ricardo, Kelly Peterson, Leslie Martinez, Errol Rojas, and Christopher Bo lotov. The Three Bridges School welcomes Jolene Mizsak, Craig Tipton, Julia Fillebrown, Michelle Parkhurst, Andreia Perez, and Kris ten Doyle. We also welcome David Ward, Alyssa DeBiasio, Samantha Lestrange, and Maria Post to Hol land Brook School. Readington Middle School welcomes Jaclyn Kephart, Emily Obenauer, Caro line Ratanski, Evan Gulino, Olivia Deeming, Stephanie Goldrosen, Philip McGinty, Vincent Bianca mano, Jemma Buccine, Christine Parolise, Joshua Idio, Susan Zim merman, Stevie Ader, Kelsey She bey, and Angela Hendricks. There are a number of new paraprofes sionals in the district including Richard Hopkins, Gianna DeSapio, Jennifer Rourke, Lexie Smith, Jen nifer Peist, Carli Stokes, and Nicole Smith. New bus drivers include Virginia Petzinger and John Rynie wicz. We welcome these individu als to our Readington family and wish them well in their careers! Over the summer, we worked hard to revise curriculum, pur chase new texts and technologies, and update our facilities. Many of our teachers attended the district’s Summer Teacher Academy Pro gram learning about topics such as technology, literacy and math instruction, using virtual field trips, social emotional learning (SEL), and supporting inquiry based learning. We focused much of our summer learning on using data to drive instruction. Our leadership team spent time considering and researching the best ways in which we can execute our strategic goals in order to live up to our mission of empowering members of our com munity to live purposeful lives with integrity, to cultivate a spirit of dis covery, and to embrace connections in our diverse, global society. We look forward to launching the next phases of our strategic goals where we hope to inspire student and teacher inquiry, promote meaning ful partnerships, and build a sense of social awareness. We anticipate a great school year where children can learn, play and explore. As a district we work together to inquire and inspire learning throughout our community.
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Remembrance Ceremony Sept. 11 Promptly at 8:30 a.m. at the His toric Courthouse steps, on Main Street in Flemington, Hunterdon County Sheriff Fred W. Brown will host the county’s annual Remem brance Ceremony. The event will pay tribute to the nearly 3,000 lives lost at the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and United Airlines Flight 93, including close to 400 first responders and law enforce ment officers. The county’s theme this year, “We don’t forget, and no one is forgotten,” applies to all the lives lost, particularly the 16 Hunt erdon County residents who died in the towers. Sheriff Brown has invited all Hunterdon County first responders and law enforcement officers, veterans and the public to the ceremony. Dog Walks Sept. 12, 19, 26 Barkley’s Marketplace Community Dog Walks are held at White Oak Park, 235 Baird Rd., Branchburg, at 6:30 p.m. Meet at the pond foun tain. Check Barkley’s Marketplace - Branchburg on Facebook for last minute weather info and updates or call 908-997-0506.
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Cat Rescue Events Sept. 10, 17, 24 Adoption Events with Bernie’s Buddies Cat Rescue will be held at Barkley’s Marketplace, 3150 US22 (near ShopRite), Branchburg, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Meet adoptable kittens and cats and learn about the adoption process.
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The Tewksbury Historical Society will host from 8 a.m to 4 p.m. at the Oldwick Carriage House, 5 James St., Oldwick, rain or shine. Quality items including antiques, crystal, premium dish sets, silver-plated serve-ware, small kitchen appli ances, housewares, linens, lamps, garden supplies and baskets will be among the available merchandise. The selection of artwork for sale is exceptional. For information visit www.tewksburyhistory.net.
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The Knights of Columbus Council 6930 White house Station, Our Lady of Lourdes, held a Ukraine Relief Drive in June. The Knights gathered a truckload of goods as well as $4,000 in cash. It was a joint Knights council drive and the items and cash were turned over to Council 2531 in Vineland which had pre-arranged shipping containers to go to help Ukrainian refugees. The cash will be used to buy additional supplies to offset some shipping costs. Pictured are James Siessel, Grand Knight, and Chris Virgo, Past Grand Knight, who chaired the Ukraine Relief Drive, with the assistance of fellow Knights and parishioners.
September 2022 • The Readington News 3 BOARD EDUCATIONOF Lisa Santangelo and David Rizza are asking for your vote for the Readington Middle School BOE this November. Having attended many board meetings it has become evident that parents, children, teachers and the community need the right advocacy. The Board must be accountable, truthful and transparent. We have not seen this to be the case and as Readington Township residents we want to secure a value-based education for our kids. We Support: • Parental rights in the school system • Pro-Family values • Accountability to the parents, children and taxpayers • Transparency with online lesson plans • School policies that must include parental consent • Responsible budget planning and spending Check out our Facebook page: Santangelo and RizzaReadington Twp BOE Santangelo_rizza@yahoo.com Tree Work Fall Clean FallHardscapeFirewoodUps-Patios&FirepitsDecorations-Mums-Mulch FREE ESTIMATES • (908) 823-0191 • www.hiddenhollowacres.com We are a LOCAL, LICENSED & FULLY INSURED Tree Service and Landscape Company located in Whitehouse Station, NJ. $100 OFF ANY SERVICE Minimum purchase applies Tree Service & Landscape www.hiddenhollowacres.com908-823-0191WhitehouseStation,NJFREEESTIMATES908-823-0191 SAVINGS!FALLMaintenanceProperty Proud To Be Your Local Realtors Since 1987 Coldwell Banker Realty Pat Deseno & Michelle Lee 442 US Hwy 202/206 908.872.9287/908.295.1192Bedminstermichelle.lee@cbmoves.com Website: www.pat-michelle.com Facebook.com/patandmichelleZillow5StarRealtors SOLD READINGTONREADINGTON READINGTON BRANCHBURGJUSTSOLD READINGTON BASKING RIDGE BRANCHBURGBRANCHBURGSOLD SOLD SOLD JUST SOLD JUST SOLD JUST SOLD JUST SOLD SOLDREADINGTONTEWKSBURYJUSTSOLD WASHINGTONREADINGTONTWPJUSTSOLD
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The Hunterdon Health Auxiliary invites the community to its first Lunch & Learn at Fiddler’s Elbow Country Club, 811 Rattlesnake Bridge Rd., Bedminster, from noon to 2 p.m. Kim Blanda, Director of Community Relations at Hunter don Health, will discuss commu nity outreach efforts. To register to attend this free event call 908-7886141. Harvest Festival Sept. 24
The 24th Annual Tewksbury Har vest Festival will be held from noon to 5 p.m. at Christie Hoffman Farm Park in Tewksbury. Admis sion is $20 per car and benefits the Tewksbury First Aid & Rescue Squad. For a list of vendors and a schedule of events, or for more in formation, visit www.tewksbury harvestfest.com. Quilts in the Mill Sept. 30-Oct. 2 Courthouse Quilters Guild will present the 2022 Quilts in the Mill Show and Boutique Sept. 30 through Oct. 2 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Prallsville Mill, Stockton. More than 200 handmade quilts will be on display. Raffles and door prizes will be featured. A portion of the proceeds goes to Delaware Valley Society. Admission is $12. There is a discount when you pur chase 8 or more tickets at a time, ($10 each instead of $12.)
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the church office 908-534-2077 (leave a message). Someone will get back to you with ticket infor mation and how to make advance payment. The deadline for ordering is Wednesday, Sept. 6. Dinners will be available for pickup on Sept. 17 from 4 to 6 p.m. Open Space Hike Sept. 18 Take a Sunday afternoon 1.5 mile walk to explore the new trails in the Township’s Holland Brook Head waters Nature Preserve, begin ning at 1 p.m. The paths meander through and around open fields, some left fallow to host wildflow ers, butterflies and birds. Meet at the parking pull-off with the splitrail fence at the side of Dreahook Road between Johnson and Dog wood Roads. For GPS use nearby address 56 Dreahook Rd., White house Station. To sign up, or for questions, email trails@reading tontwp-nj.org, or leave a message at 908-782-6452.
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The Neshanic United Methodist Church, 301 Maple Ave., Neshanic Station, continues its concert series with an afternoon of Contemporary Folk-Rock and Americana music featuring Gordon Thomas Ward from 2 to 4 p.m. Ward is a story teller whose songs are known for honesty, imagery, and emotion. There is a suggested donation of $10. Refreshments will be provid ed during intermission. For more information, call 908-369-3838.
Committee and the Environmental Commission are once again partner ing with non-profit Raritan Head waters Association to offer online registration and payment for water test kits in the successful “SameDay Pickup and Return” drivethrough process.
Drive-Through Days Schedule: At Readington Municipal Building parking lot (509 County Rd. 523, Whitehouse Station) on: Saturday, Oct. 15: from 9 a.m. to noon - Pickup of pre ordered kits and new sales only, no Test Sample returns on this day.Tuesday, Oct. 18: pick-up or re turns from 7 to 10 a.m. (returns ac cepted until 11 a.m.). Wednesday, Oct. 26: returns only from 7 to 11 a.m. At Three Bridges Fire Company parking lot (467 Main St., Three Bridges) on: Wednesday, Oct. 19: pick-up or returns from 7 to 10 a.m. (returns accepted until 11 a.m.) Tuesday, Oct. 25: pick-up or re turns from 7 to 10 a.m. (returns ac cepted until 11 a.m.) Complete details on testing op tions, pricing and video tutorials are available on the web site. Raritan Headwaters staff are available to offer help on deciding which test ing options are right for you. You may contact the Raritan Headwaters Well Testing office at 908-234-1852 ext. 401 or email: tanheadwaters.org.welltesting@rari
The entry fee will be $275 per person, which will include golf, cart, breakfast, lunch, dinner, and open bar during dinner, awards, and priz es. Individual players and foursomes are invited to play in this charity event. It will be a scramble format.
Flemington Food Bank volunteers accept donations of more than 1,000 pounds of food from the Mother Seton Council #15540 of the Knights of Columbus recently. Every spring the council holds a food drive as part of the statewide Knights of Columbus initiative. Knight Frank Lieto has led this local initiative, with the as sistance of Knight Jack Sullivan, for many years. Council #15540 meets at Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Church in Three Bridges. Pictured, from left, are Sandie Lun deen, Nick DiPasquale, Knight Jack Sullivan, Knight Gerry Enzmann, Belinda Ul rich, Tina Martin, Ken Waltersdorf, Knight Tom Monroe and Knight Frank Lieto. - Submitted by Ron Foster, Trustee, Council #15540
The memorial fund was established to help local area families who are suffering financial hardship due to a child battling serious illness or has special needs. The first recipients are 12-year-old Julian and Ki eran Hydro from West Amwell who are neurodiverse twins who are impacted by multiple neurological disorders and learning disabilities.
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The 21st Annual Shannon Daley Memorial Golf Tournament will be held Monday, Sept. 19, at the Copper Hill Country Club in Ringoes. There will be a 10 a.m. start time with sign-ups beginning at 8:30 a.m. Breakfast will be served at 9 a.m.
In addition, residences or busi nesses in older, pre-1986, buildings can take advantage of the Lead Test option to determine if there is an unsafe level of lead leaching from older pipes or pipe solder.
An investigation into a house fire in Whitehouse Station on July 3 turned into an apparent murdersuicide probe. Police responded to the fire in the 600 block of Route 523 in the early morning to find a man and woman with fatal gunshot wounds inside the dam aged home, according to a joint press release from the Hunterdon County Prosecutor’s Office and Readington Township Police De partment.Thevictims were later identi fied as Kathryn Shern, 70, and Charles Shern, 71. The Hunterdon County Pros ecutor’s Office’s Arson Task Force, Hunterdon County Prose cutor’s Office’s Criminal Investi gations Unit and the Readington Township Police Department are investigating.Anyonewith information should contact the Hunterdon County Prosecutor’s Office’s Criminal Investigations Unit at 908-788-1129 or Readington Township Police Department De tective Phares at 908-534-4031. Anonymous tips can be submit ted by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-321-0010.
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The second recipient is 15-year-old Owen Apgar from Clinton Town ship who has Prader Willi Syndrome. The third recipient is 5-year-old Joseph Sensor from Bethlehem Township who has brain cancer. For more information on the course, go to www.copperhillcc.com.
Sponsorships range from co–sponsoring the event, sponsoring spe cific contests such as closest to the pin, and individual hole sponsorships starting at $100. Your name will be prominently displayed with whatev er type of messaging you choose, and your business will be mentioned in a program given out at the event. Also needed are auction items, raffle prizes, and door prizes. Any prizes donated will be clearly marked with the name of the donor. All donations will be listed in the program as well. Contact Paul McGill at 908-528-2231 or email Paul.McGill@shannonfund.org. For more infor mation on the charity, go to www.shannonfund.org.
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During Testing Days, Raritan Headwaters’ distinctive blue van and WaterWatch and Environmental Commission volunteers will greet residents, answer questions, and distribute testing kits. Residents will have the option of choosing when to return the filled sample bottles - either the very same morning they pick up their kits or on another of the scheduled well test dates. When registering, residents will be asked to identify a pick up and drop off day as there are a lim ited number of return slots available eachTestday.kits may be pre-ordered on line at www.TestMyWell.org. (Look for the Readington link) The volun teers will have your kit ready and waiting for you when you arrive on your Drive-Through Day. More details and descriptions of potential contaminants are explained online.
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Pictured (right) is Cub Scout Pack 1980 at a recent meeting and (above) at the Readington Township Memorial Day Parade. The pack serves boys and girls in grades K-5 in Whitehouse School and Holland Brook School. This active pack enjoys learning scout skills, serving our community, camping, and most of all having fun. Come join the fun - visit https://www.njpack1980.org and contact us at https://www.njpack1980.org/contact.–Submitted
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Lisa Michelle Tucker of White house Station, Raritan Valley Com munity College Professor of Eng lish, has received a $2,400 Special Projects Grant from the Hunterdon County Cultural and Heritage Com mission for her upcoming children’s picture book, Chessie Dentley Edu cates Mr. Ashbee. Illustrated by Malik Whitaker, the book is an historical fiction chil dren’s book designed to help young sters learn about the perseverance of an African American female pioneer educator. The book is based on the life of 95-year-old Mrs. Chessie Local Professor Receives Grant for Children’s Book Dentley Roberts of New Jersey. The story focuses on the educator as a child, when then eight-year-old Chessie Dentley, through her hard work and determination, was able to strengthen the math curriculum at herTheschool.project is expected to be com pleted in ProfessorSeptember.Tucker received an MFA in Creative Writing from Si erra Nevada University. RVCC has been serving as an aca demic and cultural center for Somer set and Hunterdon County residents for over 50 years. Branch,
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September 2022 • The Readington News 7 Township of Readington News from the Municipal Building FIND MORE MUNICIPAL INFO ON THE TOWNSHIP WEBSITE: READINGTONTWPNJ.GOV SEPTEMBER 2022
Early in 2019, the Township Committee voted unanimously to deny a proposed cemetery, that if approved, would have encompassed about 40 acres in the northern part of the Township, to be operated by Rosehill and Rosedale Cemetery Association. Many residents spoke in opposition to the proposal. The State statute regarding the establishment of a new cemetery requires that the developer seek a waiver from the governing body to move forward with their proposal. After making their presentation over several Township Committee meetings, they did not receive their approval.
Jim Curry Hired as Public Safety Director
Rosehill and Rosedale Cemetery Withdraw Lawsuit
E Coli in Water Tests
After an exhaustive search, the Township Committee appointed James Curry, Jr. as Public Safety Director at a special meeting on August 15th. Since November 2021, the Township Police Department has been without a Chief after Joe Greco’s retirement. After considering all alternatives for departmental leadership, the Township Committee approved an Ordinance on June 20th creating the position of Public Safety Director giving it management and supervisory oversight of the department. There are certain areas where only a sworn officer can direct a uniform officer and thus, those are outside the domain of the Director.
The County also reduced the speed zone just prior to Route 629 from 50 MPH to 45 MPH. This was initiated by the Hunterdon County Commissioners. All of the previous existing 50 MPH signs have been replaced. Weekly statistics obtained from the County Route 523 south speed display sign taken before and after the speed reduction indicate the average speed of vehicles has dropped from 43 MPH to 42 MPH, showing the signage does have an impact on motorists’ speeds. The Readington Township OEM display sign has been deployed in the area of Emery Drive informing the public of the speed reduction. The new speed limits will be enforced by the Readington Township Police Department.
As a result of the Environmental Commission and Readington Water Watch Advisory Board water testing of the Rockaway Creek, very high levels of e coli have been detected in the area of Mountain Road and Lake Cushetunk. The affected areas have been posted with warning signs notifying the water is not safe for fishing, swimming, or wading. Continued monitoring and testing is being performed by several agencies including Hunterdon County Health Department and New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. Residents and guests are advised to stay out of the water until the signs have been removed and the area is cleared for use.
Mr. Curry retired from the Montgomery Township (NJ) Police Department in 2015 after a 27 year career. Jim attained the rank of Captain, having advanced from Patrol Officer, Sergeant and Lieutenant. He was Division Head of Hunterdon County Emergency Communications from 2016 to 2022. Jim has had exposure to every aspect of law enforcement in a similar size department and is a graduate of the FBI National Academy. In addition, Jim holds degrees from the University of Maryland and Fairleigh Dickinson University and has completed the New Jersey Certified Public Manager Program. In his spare time, Jim is a bagpiper with The Somerset County Police Pipes & Drums.
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In late July, the Township received good news that the plaintiff had abandoned its litigation against the Township. The owners of the property would not renew its Contract for Sale of the property with Rosehill and Rosedale. The decision for dismissal is with prejudice, meaning that plaintiff cannot pursue any damages claims. The matter is now effectively over. Speed Reductions on Route 523 Effective July 27, 2022, the County reduced the speed limit on Route 523 south of Route 620 (Dreahook and East Dreahook Road) to 35 MPH.
Immediately thereafter, Rosehill and Rosedale filed suit in federal court arguing that the State statute requirements for receiving a waiver were vague and named Readington Township as part of the suit. The New Jersey Attorney General’s office joined in the suit to defend the statute. The federal court judge sided with the plaintiff’s argument and struck down the statute, stating that it was unconstitutional. The Township appealed at the US Court of Appeals, 3rd Circuit. The Appeals Court overturned the initial decision and reinstated the State statute.
Tewksbury Historical Society is seeking submissions for the 30th Juried Art Exhibition and Sale Oct. 8 - 15 at the Zion Lu theran Church, Christian Educa tion Building, 16 Miller Ave., Oldwick.AnOpening Reception will be held on Friday evening, Oct. 7. THS brings together the region’s best fine artists and includes jur ied, small works, portfolio areas and photography. Chairman is Andy Calamaras. Jurors will be Richard Beck, Judge of Selection, and Wendell Jeffrey, Judge of Awards. Awards will be based on “Best in Show,” “Best of Tewks bury,” “Marion Katnack Memori al Award,” plus 1st, 2nd, 3rd place and Honorable Mentions in each category.Submission deadline is Sept. 16 and must be original to the show, not having been submitted to any other THS Juried Art Exhibition. Categories are Natural Environ ment, Animal Kingdom, Figura tive, Still Life/Florals, Abstract/ Non-Objective and Built Envi ronment. Any two-dimensional work, including bas-relief and photography, may be submitted. No giclees allowed. For a copy of the submission prospectus, for eligibility require ments and for show details visit www.tewksburyhistory.net.
Two Team USA athletes from Wushu Taekwon-Do Academy in Whitehouse Station brought home five medals - one gold, two silver and two bronzefrom the recent International Taekwon-Do Federation (ITF) World Championship in the Netherlands.Christopher Leyesa, owner of WTA, is a 6th Degree Black Belt and won the World Champion title in Patterns and the Bronze
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The Annual Hunterdon County Chamber Golf Classic will be held on Monday, Oct. 3, at Hawk Pointe Golf Club, 4 Clubhouse Dr., Wash ington. The event will begin at 8 a.m. with registration, breakfast and a putting contest. The tournament will then launch at 10 a.m. with a shotgunThroughoutstart. the event there will be contests and great opportunities to network with other local profes sionals and business owners. The event will conclude with a silent auction, luncheon and an awards ceremony.
Nicholas and Christopher Leyesa
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Father and Son Taekwon-Do Champions Bring Home Medals
Medal in Sparring. Leyesa’s son Nicholas, a 2nd Degree Black Belt, won the Silver Medal in Team Specialty Breaking and Team Power Breaking and the Bronze Medal in Team Patterns. Team USA placed second overall, brought home eight World Champions and took 53 athletes (senior, adult and ju nior divisions) to the ITF World Championship. The competition was held in Almere, Netherlands, July 26 - 31, and had over 500 athletes from 30 countries. Wushu Taekwon-Do Academy qualified five of its athletes to TeamRaritanUSA.Valley Community Col lege will hold “Instant Decision Day” on Thursday, Sept. 8, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Take steps to enroll for the Fall Semester all in one day.
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In one ses sion you will have the opportunity to:• Speak with an admissions spe cialist and learn about the steps to enroll•Explore financial aid options including loans, grants, scholar ships and the Free Tuition Program • Submit admissions documen tation•Meet with an Academic Advi sor• First-time in college students will complete the New Student Registration Request Form Instant Decision Day
Knights Essay Contest Winner
The Knights of Columbus Council #15540 recently awarded a $1,000 scholarship to Bridget McLaughlin, who was the winner of the council’s essay contest. Bridget (pictured center) is attending Baruch College in New York City this fall. The presentation was made at Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Church in Three Bridges by (from left) Knights: Gerry Enzmann, Joe Mania, Nick Panjwani, Frank Lieto, Tom Monroe, Frank Renda, Thomas Zobele and recently installed Grand Knight Rick Dool. - Submitted by Ronald Foster
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11U RailRiders had a very suc cessful travel baseball season. Play ing in very competitive divisions this group of 10 young men won 19 of their 32 games, outscoring their opponents over the year a combined 275 to 194. Some season highlights were going 2-1 in their district tournament and advancing to the semifinals. This group is looking forward to the path to Cooperstown for the 12U season next year.
By Erin Rocchietti
In the middle of January, players in five different age groups repre senting Readington and Tewksbury Townships started their practice for a season that concluded, over 6 months later, at the end of July.
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9U 11U10URamblersRangersRailRiders8URaptors Exciting Summer for Readington Tewksbury Jr. Baseball
12U Revolution played a tour nament-based schedule, compet ing in a total of five tournaments. Additionally, the team participated in a spring league and rounded out the season with a tournament at Cooperstown Dreams Park. These tournaments led to two semi-final finishes, a second-place finish in the spring league, and several noteworthy moments including a walk-off home run against Clark, a perfect game, and other clutch per formances. The Revolution season concluded in Cooperstown where the boys fought hard against teams from Pennsylvania, Virginia, Min nesota, Massachusetts, and Cali fornia. This experience was eyeopening and exciting, and the level of competition gave the players a chance to show how much they had grown throughout the year.
The Ramblers played the Fords Falcons for the 9U Championship. The Ramblers lineup came out the first inning strong and racked up a quick five runs. Harlan Slawecki was the starting pitcher and pitched a solid three innings against a very good Fords team. Connor Edwards came in as a middle reliever and kept the game close. Catcher Bran don Schubert had a great game be hind the plate throwing two base runners out at both third and second during the game. Ryan Beardsley then came in to close the game on the mound and earn his first save of the season with the Ramblers win ning 8-6. 8U Raptors had an incredible travel season. The Raptors partici pated in the USABL Spring League and went 10-1 giving up only 27 runs and scoring 118 runs in 11 games. They went into the play-offs as the number 1 seed and gaining the home team advantage. The team took home the win and the USABL Spring League Championship with a 7-2 score over Long Valley. Leav ing no time to spare, they upped their level of play and jumped right into the district tournament as the first 8U team in many years from Readington to attend. They were neck in neck with all the teams in their division and played hard to secure a spot in the district semifinals but fell short to NHYBL 2119 in a nail biter game. The boys continued to remain a force to be reckoned with throughout the sum mer league. The Raptors moved up to the next level of play for the US ABL Summer League and despite having some tougher competition went 6-4-1 scoring 100 runs and giving up 90 over 11 games. They demonstrated drive, perseverance and teamwork as they found their way through play-offs and back to another championship game. While the championship game didn’t end in another win, the season most cer tainly did. These hard-working kids celebrated a spring league champi onship, a run to semi-finals in the district tournament and a secondplace finish in their summer league. They went 17-8-1. For more information on how to participate with or be a sponsor for the Readington Tewksbury Junior Baseball League, go to www.rtjbl. com. RTJBL is a non-profit orga nization that offers recreation and travel baseball for kids ages 5-18.
The Ramblers lineup was able to connect all afternoon to pile up 11 total runs against a strong West Or ange pitcher. Joey Prisco returned to the mound and earned his second save of the tournament with an 11-3 Ramblers victory sending the Ram blers to the championship game.
10U Rangers had a successful spring and summer travel season, playing in the Spring USABL and Summer Green League seasons with a record of 17-7-1. In the summer league, the team earned a bid in the winner’s bracket, host ing in Readington and advanced to the semi-finals. The Rangers also played in two tournaments, Memo rial Day and NJ Mayhem, which brought challenging opponents and the opportunity to grow as stronger competitors and earn a win over a private club team. The Rangers players grew as a team throughout the season and look forward to fur ther growth in the off season and next year.
The Readington Tewksbury Junior Baseball League (RTJBL) players progressed from weekly workouts indoors to windy and chilly outdoor practices in early spring, ultimate ly playing night after night and in weekend-long tournaments in the blistering heat of July. Through this long season the teams became the definition of stamina and dedica tion.Below are season summaries as provided by the dedicated coaching staff.
9U Ramblers had a standout performance in the Memorial Day Tournament. In game one, the Ramblers played the Bridgewater Panthers Red team. Henry Win ter was the starting and winning pitcher. In the bottom of the 5th in ning and losing 7-3 the Bridgewa ter team was looking for a last licks comeback and had the bases loaded with two outs. Joey Prisco was on the mound looking to earn his first save when the ball was hit to deep left field. Brendan Simpson made a game saving catch in deep left field to give the Ramblers their first vic tory of the weekend. In game two the Ramblers played the West Or ange PAL White team. Brendan Simpson was the starting pitcher and pitched a solid three innings.
Readington Area Starfish Needs Donations
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By Margaret Smith, Program Director, Readington Museums Balladeers, Ridley and Anne Enslow, will perform an All Hallow’s Eve concert at the Bouman-Stickney Farmstead on Sundays, Oct. 2 and 16, from 2 to 3 p.m. The Readington Muse ums and history partner, www. Hunterdon300th.org, will spon sor these events. In addition to singing, Ridley
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All Hallow’s Eve: Songs of Love, Death, and the Supernatural will be on the violin and Ann on the hammered dulcimer. They will trace the legends, beliefs, and superstitions about Hal loween beginning in medieval times through the 18th century and beyond. Halloween as we know it today did not exist be fore the 1870s. But, the roots of Halloween reach back centuries into our past — to All Hallow’s Eve and ancient holidays and rituals, superstitions, and folk lore. Anne and Ridley Enslow bring these ancient mysteries to life with a program of music spanning several centuries. Each show will be held out doors. Please bring a chair or blanket. In case of rain, the pro gram will be moved inside the barn on the property. The pro gram is free, but donations are appreciated, and reservations areRegisterrequired.for either program online through the link at www. readingtonmuseums.org, con tact the museum by email RoadGPScom,readingtonmuseums@gmail.atorcall908-236-2327.location:114DreahookLebanonNJ.
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