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Readington Middle School Sends Forth 180 Graduates The Readington Middle School 8th Grade Class of 2019 was set to graduate on June 20 (at press time) at Hunterdon Central Regional High School. According to the event program, the 180 graduates entered to “Pomp and Circumstance” played by the RMS Wind Ensemble, conducted by John Hylkema. Student Council President Cadence Funk served as Master of Ceremonies and led the Pledge of Allegiance. The 8th Grade Readington Rhapsody sang the National Anthem. Alexa Edmonds gave the Class Reflections speech. Also speaking were Dr. Jonathan Hart, Superintendent, and Board of Education President Laura Simon. The 8th Grade Chorus sang
“Corner of the Sky,” conducted by Alyssa Horne. Amelia Ottenstroer gave the Class Reflections speech followed by an address by Principal Sharon Moffat. Christine Crielly presented certificates. The ceremony concluded with a recessional “Royal March” played by the Wind Ensemble.
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Spelling Sensation: Serrao Brings Home the Win
Christopher Serrao with his trophy - Photo courtesy of Dominic Serrao Christopher Serrao, 13, of White- finished in 34th place last year. He house Station, was one of eight and the other “octo-champions” surcontestants taking home a trophy vived 20 rounds of competition. He and $50,000 grand prize May 30 in spelled “cernuous,” (which means the annual Scripps National Spell- pendulous or nodding), before being ing Bee in National Harbor, MD. A declared one of the eight winners. A seventh-grade student at Readington whirlwind media tour followed inMiddle School, he is the son of Matil- cluding visits to LIVE with Kelly and da and Dominic Serrao and brother Ryan and Jimmy Kimmel Live. Back of Danielle, who inspired him with home, Christopher was honored at her own Spelling Bee success. This a Board of Education Meeting on is the third time Christopher quali- Tuesday, June 11. fied for the national competition. He
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Readington Educators of the Year–The Readington School District honored the Governor’s Educator of the Year recipients at the May 21 board meeting. The Home School Association provided a cake, and the Holland Brook School Samba performed at the celebration. The recipients were presented with certificates for their contributions to the students of Readington. Pictured, from left, are Filomena Hengst, Three Bridges School; Melissa Truempy, Whitehouse School; Colleen DiGregorio, Holland Brook School; John Hylkema, Readington Middle School; Maureen Sjonell, Whitehouse School; and Barbara Pauley, Holland Brook School.
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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 September 2019
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Upcoming Events Ice Cream Making July 19 In celebration of July’s National Ice Cream month, Susan McLellan Plaisted will present ice cream making from harvesting ice to moulding (molding) of ice cream from 7 to 8:30 p.m. inside the historic WadeWyckoff Barn located at the BoumanStickney Farmstead (GPS address: 114 Dreahook Rd., Lebanon.) There is a $5 suggested donation, and reservations are highly recommended. Register on www. readingtonmuseums.org, contact the museum by email at readingtonmuseums@ gmail.com, or call 908-236-2327.
more than a hundred acres of preserved woodland, fields, trails and the bluffs along the picturesque Rockaway Creek. Take an easy two-hour walk (about 1.5 miles) with members of the Readington Township Open Space Advisory Board. The trails are shady on the wooded open space -- so nice on a hot day. Your dog on a leash is welcome. Meet at 1 p.m. at the East Whitehouse Ball Park parking lot, 93 Old Highway 28, Whitehouse (Behind the East Whitehouse Fire Station). To sign up, or for questions, contact John Klotz at jwklotz@embarqmail.com.
is from 7 to 8:30 p.m. inside the historic Wade-Wyckoff Barn located at the Bouman-Stickney Farmstead (GPS address: 114 Dreahook Rd., Lebanon.) There is a $5 suggested donation, and reservations are highly recommended. Register on www.readingtonmuseums.org, contact the museum by email at readingtonmuseums@gmail.com, or call 908-236-2327.
Open Space Walk July 21 Take a Sunday afternoon hike with members of the Readington Township Open Space Advisory Board on the River Trail, a spur of the township’s Round Mountain Trail System, which traverses township open space connecting Deer Path Park and the South Branch Reservation. This 1.5 mile walk will begin at Deer Path Park and feature a beautiful section of the South Branch of the Raritan River. Meet at Deer Path Park at 1 p.m., at the lot closest to the drained pond. To sign up, or for questions, contact John Klotz at jwklotz@embarqmail.com.
Blood Drive Aug. 18 Our Lady of Lourdes Church, 390 Route 523 in Whitehouse Station, will host a blood drive 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 can donate the gift of life. For information, call the church office at 908-534-2319.
By Karen Konn, Librarian School’s out. Time for summer reading. There’s a universe of stories waiting for you at the library. Have you signed up for the summer reading club yet? Head out to your local library, register, choose your books and get started. It’s that easy. All you students, now’s your opportunity to read for fun. No assignments, read what you want. Never read Harry Potter? Here’s your chance. Adults, how about tackling that list of books you’ve been saying you’ll read someday. Or grab that beach read and head for the shore. Check out your favorite author, catch up on the books you’ve missed. Hunt up a good mystery and lounge by the pool. The places and opportunities to read are endless. Got some time to learn a new hobby? Explore the arts and crafts section of the library. Plan to travel? Read all about the places you’ll go. Get a cookbook for all those veggies in your garden. We could go on, but it’s time for you to put down this paper and head to your library. We’re watching for you. Both the libraries in Three Bridges and Whitehouse Station will be closed Saturdays in the month of August and on Monday, Sept. 2.
Wiffle Ball Aug. 10 The 3rd Annual Wiffle Ball Tournament to benefit the Kevin Gilbert Scholarship Fund will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Pickell Park in Whitehouse Station. For information and registration visit ktgscholarship.com. Open Space Walk Aug. 18 Tucked right behind the Village of Whitehouse is the Whitehouse Greenway,
Colonial Midwifery Aug. 23 Janine Quimby will discuss the role of 17th and 18th century midwives in medicine and how they paved the way for contemporary midwifery practices. The lecture
Harvest Home/Family Style Roast Beef Dinner Sept. 21 The Readington Reformed Church, 124
Readington Rd., will host its annual dinner from 4 to 6 p.m. (three seatings on the hour). Adult tickets are $17, children 6-12 are $6, and children 5 and under are free. Advance tickets are highly recommended for sit-down or take-out meals. Call Pat at 908-526-8572 to order tickets no later than Sept. 19. Activities include a quilt show, crafters, and bake sale. Shops open at 2 p.m. Look for details in future editions about the church’s 300th anniversary celebration, being planned for late October.
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By Jason Bohm, Business Administrator The Readington Township School District is undertaking several important facility improvement projects this summer. For the past several years, savings achieved through energy efficiencies, operational adjustments and other measures have been set aside to fund projects that will enhance the safety and integrity of our school buildings without adding to the district’s outstanding debt. In fact, our school debt shall be fully paid off by January 2027. As part of a three-year security plan developed in conjunction with the Readington Township Police Department, the County Prosecutor’s Office, and State of New Jersey School Preparedness and Emergency Planning Office, the school district is constructing four security vestibules and improving one existing security vestibule at each of our buildings’ main entrances. In addition, the district is expanding other physical security enhancements such as ballistic film, cameras, alarms and upgrading its district-wide access controls. These efforts combined with the expansion of the budget for an additional part-time police officer through shared services with the Township of Readington, along with programs for social and emotional learning and behavioral disabilities, shall help the school district achieve its goals for the upcoming school year relating to
safety and security. Further, the school district is excited to be completing several maintenance projects funded through no increase to local taxes for school debt. Three Bridges School shall have a renovated main office, refreshed school library and hallway flooring, a new condensate tank required for building heat as well as updated painting and lighting. A sensory garden is planned for Whitehouse School. A new Language Arts bookroom is being created at Holland Brook School in addition to improvements to the cross-country track adjacent to the school building. At Readington Middle School, the creation of a storage location for wrestling mats is set to be constructed along with painting and the abatement of asbestos floor tiles in certain classrooms. From a district-wide perspective, there will be curbing and walkway repairs for safety reasons, maintenance as necessary relating to roofing and air quality monitoring, as well as upgrades for critical informational technology equipment. The Readington Township School District is committed to providing a safe and engaging environment in which to grow and learn. For more information or to provide feedback, please contact the Board, the Business Administrator, or attend a public Board meeting. See the district web site: http://www.readington. k12.nj.us
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Pictured are Ron Armellino, Tournament Director; Christina Murphy, Oncology Social Worker, Hunterdon Regional Cancer Center; Barbara Tofani , Administrative Director, Hunterdon Regional Cancer Center; Amy Tiedemann, Director of Development, Hunterdon Healthcare Foundation, and Philippe Beekman, Sr. VP, Hunterdon Healthcare Foundation.
The Hunterdon Horizon organization did not have enough teams to hold the 16th annual Cynthia K. Critelli Memorial Basketball Tournament in March this year, but a number of the team members who planned to play in the event and residents of Readington and Basking Ridge wanted to continue to support the Hunter-
don Regional Cancer Center. As a result, Ron Armellino, Tournament Director, recently presented the Hunterdon Healthcare Foundation with a check for $4,000 to support the Hunterdon Regional Cancer Center. Over the past six years, the March Madness event has raised a total of $76,250 to support the
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Readington Celebrates Memorial Day
A group from the Hunterdon Harmonizers performed at the Flag Raising Ceremony following the parade at the Municipal Building.
Adorned in red, white and blue, a Bracco Italiano named Amore enjoys the parade. —Submitted by Deanna Cuchiaro
Playing Taps are father and son buglers Mason and Charles Quintard.
Readington Township held its 14th Annual Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 27, along Main Street (Route 523) in Whitehouse Station. The parade led to the traditional Flag Raising Ceremony at the Municipal Building and a Community Day with food, music and activities followed at Pickell Park.
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3rd Graders Enjoy Local Government, K9 Officers & Living History In May, third graders from Three Bridges and Whitehouse Schools spent a morning at the Township Municipal Building and Eversole Hall House as part of Readington’s Partners in History program, a partnership between the Readington Museums and Readington schools. Their morning began at the flagpole in front of the Municipal Building, where they read the plaques listing Township and County residents who gave their lives defending our country. They were challenged to find the names of people who had streets named after them in recognition of their sacrifice. Then students proceeded to the Police Department where they were treated to a demonstration by Readington’s K9 officers and their human partners, Sgt. Christopher Heycock and Agar and Sgt. Carlos Ferreiro and Polis. This was followed by a tour of the police station led by Detective Pat Brown. Next was a visit to the Courtroom, where Mayor Fort and Deputy Mayor Albanese taught them some Readington history and government and they participated in a re-enactment of an 1899 Township Committee meeting. They also spent time at the Eversole Hall House learning 18th Century surveying and mapping skills and visiting with the lady who lived in the house during the early years of Readington learning about her daily life.
CURBSIDE RECYCLING Because the market for reselling recyclables has changed, Republic Services has changed the rules for what is accepted in curbside recycling. Flattened cardboard, paper, empty clean glass bottles and jars, and cans are still accepted. Plastics with numbers 1 and 2 in the triangle on the bottom of the container are accepted. No longer accepted are pizza boxes, yogurt and cottage cheese containers, clamshell and deli or fruit containers. Plastic bags have never been accepted. In the near future, Republic will not pick up recycling which contains any of these prohibited items. For more information, go to www.readingtontwpnj.gov and click on the “recycling” link.
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AUGUST 1. Quick Chek Status The Township Board of Adjustment will continue hearing the site plan application of Quick Chek for a gas station and convenience store at the intersection of Route 22 and County Line Road. The Board had previously approved a Use Variance for this applicant. The Board will examine plans to ensure that lighting, design, drainage, parking, signage and landscaping comply with Township regulations. If approved, this will be the first Quick Chek in Readington. Quick Chek’s corporate headquarters is located in the Whitehouse section of Readington.
FLOOD SAFETY A Message from Police Chief Joe Greco and Office of Emergency Management Coordinator Frank Veneziale
Storms and heavy rain can cause inconveniences including flooded roadways. We encourage all residents to use extreme caution when approaching these flooded sections of roadways. When moving water across a roadway is seen or when a barricade is up advising of a flooded roadway, TURN AROUND DON’T DROWN! The time taken to go a longer way around is much safer then crossing or going around any barricades. YOUR safety is not the only one effected by your decision. Our local first responders lives will be put at risk when they are called upon to bring the occupants to safety. The National Weather Service provides the following: “A mere 6 inches of fast-moving flood water can knock over an adult. It takes just 12 inches of rushing water to carry away most cars and just 2 feet of rushing water can carry away SUVs and trucks. It is NEVER safe to drive or walk into flood waters. Never drive around the barriers blocking a flooded road as the road may have collapsed under that water.” We URGE everyone to pause, and make the safe decision, and not a reckless one, when dealing with flooded roadways. TURN AROUND DON’T DROWN! Additional information may be found:
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Local Teenager Wants NJ to Pay It Forward
Visit Butterfly Garden at Cornhusker’s Park
Staff members, parents, grand- school already has a Monarch parents and children of White- Way Station that was established house Preparatory School spent when the school first opened in a recent Saturday morning add- 2009. Residents are encouraged ing nectaring plants to the Com- to stop by and visit this beautimunity Garden at Cornhusker’s ful garden often, as the Monarch Park, located in Whitehouse Sta- Butterflies start arriving in NJ. Whitehouse Prep is a Star Rattion. This is the second year of the garden, as Whitehouse Prep part- ed Pre-School and Kindergarten nered with Readington Township with a curriculum that challenges and built a Monarch Way Station and motivates each child while at the park last spring. A Monarch fostering a true and genuine Way Station is a designated area love of learning. The curriculum of land that contains the natural used is the research-based and habitat that can support all phases NAEYC-endorsed program Tools of the butterfly’s life cycle, in- of the Mind. Whitehouse Prep’s cluding milkweed, the host plant programs go beyond the classfor the Monarch, and a variety of room environment and integrate nectaring flowering plants. Ju- music, language, arts, theater, dith Serra, Head of School and physical education, gardening, Displaying the official state resolution naming April 28 “Pay It Forward founder of Whitehouse Prep, is and many more special programs Day in NJ” are Mateo Hollain and NJ Senator Kip Bateman. well versed on this subject as her The State of New Jersey has Bateman to designate the day, and proclaimed “Pay It Forward Day a resolution was adopted by the in NJ” on April 28 each year state last month. Mateo is now thanks to the work of Mateo Hol- signing up local businesses to get lain of Whitehouse Station. Ma- involved in service to the commuteo, a sophomore at Hunterdon nity on April 28, 2020. At press time, the Hunterdon Central Regional High School Central Regional High School, See Mateo’s “live for a cause” Class of 2019, 750 members strong, was set to graduate on Friday, who has been involved in charity page on Facebook or https://www. June 21, at 10 a.m. at Stewart Field on the high school campus. work for several years, worked liveforacause.net/ for past projGraduation 2019 was to be broadcast live on HCTV - Comcast with Senator Christopher “Kip” ects. -Submitted by Marissa De Leon Channel 27 on the day of graduation. The ceremony will also be posted on Hunterdon Central’s Youtube Channel, on the District website, and rerun on Channel 27 the week following graduation.
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The Readington News follows the community newspaper tradition of publishing a combined July/August issue. We will resume our regular monthly delivery schedule the first week of September. In the meantime, have a healthy, happy and safe summer! And don’t forget to email your summertime news and photos to The Readington News (readingtonnews@gmail.com) by August 15 for the September issue.
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Church celebrated the graduation of its Class of 2019 on June 7. Guests enjoyed a program titled “It’s a Small World” with a dessert reception immediately following. Twelve graduates received a diploma recognizing this educational milestone. Graduates included Jack Bakerman, Mary Grace Clarke, Sofia D’Acosta-Mehalick, Kendal Greda, Dawson Gulick, Kain Hart, Sophia Markey, Abbey Measel, Maeva Morgan Allen, Kyler North, Richard Rutski III, and Olivia Stern. –Submitted by Chris Scheick, Director, The Preschool of Whitehouse United Methodist Church, preschool@whitehouseumc.org, 908-534-6333
The Whitehouse United Methodist Church will hold its Vacation Bible School Program the week of July 29 - Aug. 2 from 9 a.m. - noon daily. This year’s theme will be Roar, in which participants will embark on an epic African adventure. The program is open to children who will be 3 years old by July 15, 2019, through those entering fifth grade in September. For more information and registration form, visit http:// www.whitehouseumc.org. —Submitted by Diane Hart Steinberg
Knights Scholarships–The Knights of Columbus Council 6930, Whitehouse Station, awarded Our Lady of Lourdes college-bound students scholarships recently. The council reviewed scholarship applicants and narrowed it down to six. Pictured with Knight William Quinn, committee chair, are Frank Dolan, Carmen Kou, Bill Quinn, Knights Of Columbus, Emily Weisshaupt, Julia Allen, and Daniel Johnson. Not Pictured: Brianna Edmonds. –Submitted by Pete Payenski
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Festival of Ballooning July 26-28
Top RMS Athletes Honored
The 37th annual QuickChek New Jersey Festival of Ballooning in Association with PNC Bank will take place at Solberg Airport on July 26, 27, and 28. About 100 hot air balloons are expected to Summer Snacks–More than 50 Readington Middle School student- participate. Mass ascensions are athletes along with their coaches and some special guests from the Hunterscheduled for 6:45 am and 6:45 don Central girls’ tennis team, packed 500 snack bags for the Flemington pm (pm only on Friday). Featured Area Food Pantry Student Summer Hunger program on June 1. The snack concerts over the weekend inbags will be made available over the summer to the free and reduced lunch clude Abba the Concert on Friday, community of Hunterdon County. –Submitted by Lisa Hughes The Band Perry on Saturday and The Beach Boys on Sunday. For info: www.balloonfestival.com.
The Readington Middle School Levendis awards were presented to exceptional athletes on each spring sports team recently. Pictured are (bottom row): Ryan Vandal, Logan Escamilla, Thomas Shreiber, Ravi Varma, Ryan Paul, Luke Fischer, Brendan Blyth, Doug Vail, (top row) Christina Eckloff, Rachel Castela, Tabitha DeVries, Jillian Tareco, Kelly Nigro, Caitrin Lynch, Kaitlyn Sorrentino, Stephanie Gerdt. The Levendis recognition is awarded to students who demonstrate leadership, sportsmanship, hustle, commitment, spirit, positive attitude, and display the most service to their sport. This high honor encompasses all of the attributes that Andrew Levendis stood for and demanded from his athletes. The Tewksbury Historical So- Levendis was Readington Middle School’s first Athletic Director when ciety will hold its 25th Flea Mar- the school opened in 1961.
Historical Society Seeks Donations for 25th Annual Flea Market
Take a Garden Tour–Pictured are a few of the gardeners in action at the Readington Township Community Garden. Public tours of the garden, truly at its best in mid summer, are set for Saturday, July 6, or Saturday, July 20, between 11 a.m. and noon, Dobozynski Farm Park, 42 Woodschurch Rd. Stop by and get a personal tour of the many rows of vegetables growing there and get some tips on how to make your own garden better. Take the opportunity to look around Dobozynski Farm Park, a beautiful public park. Just past the historic red barns, open fields provide habitat for birds and butterflies, and a trail system begins that takes hikers up and over Round Mountain and through an amazing old growth forest. For more information email readingtongardens@yahoo.com or look on the Readington Township website. –Submitted by Julia Allen
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The Shoppes at the Farm on Route 22 East in Whitehouse Station is becoming a weekend magnet for lovers of fresh food and fun. All summer long, the action is outdoors, Saturdays from 9 am to 1 pm. The market is planning fun events over the summer, including an “everything animals” day. Keep aware of this and other events by visiting and liking https://www.facebook. com/shoppesatthefarm/.
ket Saturday, Aug. 31, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Johnson Family/ Cedar Lane Farm field on County Route 517, north of Oldwick, a half mile north of Homestead Road. The rain date is Sunday, Sept. 1, subject to field conditions. THS will accept items for the sale at the Oldwick Carriage House, 5 James St. in Oldwick, only on two Saturdays, Aug. 3 and 10, from 9 a.m. to noon, rain or shine. Items will not be accepted at the field. No furniture, books, records, electronics older than 2 years, children’s items/toys or clothing will be accepted. Society members will receive small, clean items in working and usable condition such as china, dishes, baskets, linens, antiques, and garden items. All contributions are tax-deductible as the law allows. See www.tewksburyhistory.net for further information.
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Readington School District’s two elementary schools, Three Bridges School and Whitehouse School, were both awarded a $2,000 Sustainable Jersey for Schools capacity-building grant funded by the PSEG Foundation recently. This grant is one of four $10,000 grants and 30 $2,000 grants distributed to support onthe-ground, sustainability and capacity building projects in schools and districts across New Jersey. “Three Bridges School is
thrilled to have been selected to receive a $2,000 Sustainable Jersey for Schools Grant. We are excited to begin utilizing the indoor vertical gardens to grow healthy food for our students to cultivate and, of course, eat. This gardening system is a great alternative to the indoor garden, where seasons, extreme weather and critters adversely affect the crop. When children are included in growing healthy foods, they are more willing to try new items, and they get
excited about fruits and vegetables. This hands-on learning experience will encourage our students to find other alternatives to growing foods in a world where perfect farming conditions may be tough to find.” said Kristen Higgins, Principal, Three Bridges School. “As a school community, we place great emphasis on outdoor learning and social-emotional development. We are very grateful because our Sustainable Jersey Grant will help us to better merge both of these areas. We will use the money to enhance our sensory garden by installing plumbing, an outdoor faucet, a fountain, and a reading bench. Students can then more easily water the various plants in our garden, and teachers will showcase the beautiful space while facilitating mindfulness practices with their classes,” said Dr. Ann DeRosa, Principal, Whitehouse School. The PSEG Foundation has contributed $1.9 million dollars in funding to the Sustainable Jersey Grants Program. Currently 331 districts and 864 schools have registered to work toward Sustainable Jersey for Schools certification. All four Readington Schools were initially certified in 2015, the inaugural year of the Sustainable Jersey for Schools certification program.
Crafters of handmade items are being sought for the Branchburg Woman’s Club’s 32nd Annual Craft Sale, which benefits the BWC’s charities and student awards fund. It will be held Saturday, Nov. 16, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Branchburg Central Middle School, 220 Baird Rd., in Branchburg. Sales spaces are 8 by 7 feet deep with two chairs and rent for $40. A limited num-
ber of 6 ft. tables ($5) are also available. Contracts must be submitted before Nov. 12. Only crafters selling handmade or personally made items will be accepted. Vendors of commercially
produced items are excluded. To be considered for a preferred space, the paid contract must be submitted before Aug. 15. Email BWCcrafts@gmail.com or call 908-336-5160 for info.
Pictured (from left) are Russel Furnari, Environmental Policy Enterprise Manager at PSEG; Maria Spina, PSEG Foundation Program Manager and Corporate Responsibility Stakeholder; Jodi Bettermann, Readington Energy Coordinator; Michael Schmid, Division Manager, Central Division, PSE&G; Arlene Schlosser, Whitehouse School Kindergarten Teacher; Randall Solomon, Executive Director, Sustainable Jersey; Anne-Marie Peracchio, Chair, Sustainable Jersey Board of Trustees.
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Donations Needed for Backpack Program Readington Township’s Social Services Office is collecting backpacks for students from July 15 through Aug. 19 at the Readington Township Municipal Building, Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. The Backpack Program provides backpacks and new school supplies to children of local families who are struggling to make ends meet. Needed supply lists by grade are located on the township’s website at readingtontwpnj. gov under the Social Services tab. If you have questions contact
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Three Bridges School and Whitehouse School Awarded Sustainability Grants
Christine Dey at 908 534-0974. In addition, Social Services personnel thank all community members who participated in the June Picnic Food Distribution. Readington Area Starfish was able to provide fresh fruits, vegetables and the fixings for a holiday picnic meal to 55 families. The Hunterdon County Link service helped deliver to those who were unable to pick up their picnic goods. —Submitted by Christine Dey, Readington Township Housing/ Social Services
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Furniture Tag Sale July 26 & 27
The Tewksbury Historical Society will hold a Furniture Tag Sale on Friday, July 26, 1-5 p.m., and Saturday, July 27, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., at the Oldwick Carriage House, 5 James St., Oldwick. Among the items for sale are a glass top wrought iron table with four matching chairs, a fruitwood double bed headboard and frame, an office desk, a country kitchen table, a cedar chest, an old trunk suitable as a coffee table, an 1800’s copper-lined dry sink, a round maple table with three leaves great for a vacation house, several chairs, lamps and much more. Also included will be some small household items. Tewksbury Historical Society membership information can be found at www.tewksburyhistory. net or call 908-832-6734.
Sportsmanship Awards–Readington Tewksbury Junior Base-
ball League (RTJBL) presented the Tim Piazza Sportsmanship Awards on June 8 to five deserving players. Each year coaches nominate players who they believe exemplify sportsmanship in their division. The award is named after Tim Piazza, former Readington resident who died in 2017. Tim played many years in the RTJBL and was a great sport who was respectful and kind to all. Pictured, from left, are Tim’s father Jim Piazza, Christian D’Agostino (Babe Ruth Division), Steven Corcoran (Major 70), Brennan Hampton (Major 60) , Michael Shipula (Major 70), Evan Hendrickson (Minors), and coach Larry Prager (RTJBL). –Submitted by Chris Allen on behalf of RTJBL
Eight Hunterdon Central Students Win Zach Allen Memorial Scholarship
Readington students Sofia DelGaizo, Christopher Jaeger, and Jessica Schulack were among those awarded the Zach Allen Memorial Scholarship, presented May 23 at Senior Awards Night at Hunterdon Central Regional High School. Each received $1,000. The scholarship honors Zach Allen, former Central student and
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Steve Farsiou (right) presents the Mike Martino Jr. Memorial Scholarship on behalf of the Readington Tewksbury Junior Baseball League to Hunterdon Central senior Ryan McCloskey. Ryan plans to attend Clemson University this fall and study biomedical engineering. The scholarship honors the former coach who died in 1988. –submitted by Chris Allen, RTJBL
Readington resident who died in 2013 and is sponsored by his parents, Christopher and Victoria Allen. Others winners announced were Catheryn Flores of Flemington, Abdias and Yeimy Cardoza of Flemington, Zack Burger of Stockton, and Thomas Brandt of Flemington. —Submitted by Christopher E. Allen
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Flags for Veterans’ Graves–As part of its service commitment to the local community, Cub Scout Pack 1980 participated in Memorial Day preparations and events in Readington Township in May. The Tiger Den of Cub Scout Pack 1980 replaced worn flags on veterans’ graves in the Readington Reformed Church cemetery on May 24. Pictured (front row) are Tiger Scouts Cameron Beim, Drew Wells, J.R. Clarke, Phillip Hindle, Lucca Sanz, Devin Rogal, and Mason Costigan, (back row) Tiger parent John Clarke, Wolf Scout Robert Hindle, Assistant Den Leader John Hindle, Den Chief Will Barnes of Boy Scout Troop 186 out of Three Bridges, and Den Leader Jacqueline Hindle. –Photo by Victor Sanz
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By Stephanie B. Stevens Historian, County of Hunterdon In honor of the 300th anniversary of the Dutch Reformed Church of Readington, this story will be about the Rev. Dr. Jacob Rusten Hardenbergh, one of the most dramatic, involved pastors ever to grace the pulpit of a Christian church in America. Both in his ministry and politics, he promoted the cause of freedom in Colonial America. As a member of the first Provincial Assembly of the State of New Jersey, he voted to ratify the Declaration of independence and the first State Constitution of New Jersey. Along with his political activity of many years, his religious sermons were so inflammatory for the cause of freedom that the British put a price of 100 lbs. on his head! When he traveled to preach at his other churches of Somerville and Bedminster his musket was always at his side. In fact while sleeping the loaded musket often served as his pillow. At one excursion, while returning home, a shot rang out with the bullet piercing his hat, but no harm befell him.
Another frightening episode saw him being pursued by seven British soldiers. Managing to elude them, within weeks it was found that six of the seven died of fever. He seems to have been on the run for a great part of the Revolutionary period. So well respected was he that New Jersey Governor William Livingston once wrote of him, “Mr. Hardenbergh is a Dutch Clergyman who has been exceedingly instrumental in promoting the cause of America.” It is written that he was a close personal friend of George Washington. His interest in and advocating of clerical education in America was legendary. Rather than have divinity students cross the ocean for ordination, he railed against that practice, contending that America needed and wanted a seminary. In 1766 “Old Queens” was established in New Brunswick, we now call it Rutgers University. The first President of “Old Queens,” Jacob Rusten Hardenbergh! A man of many talents he loved his church and his country. Readington was graced with his service from 1758 to 1781.
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Pictured are (back row, from left) Susan Stark of Bethlehem; Nazir Qureshi of Flemington; Kristine Peterson of Hampton; Mia Mazuch or Three Bridges; Annalise Bertrand of Phillipsburg; Tara Teipel of Pittstown; Rebecca McKinnon of Bloomsbury; Paige Cordero of Pittstown; Megan Bill of Kingwood; Clare Nugent of Milford; Andrew Kopf of Pittstown; Mary Allen of Three Bridges; (middle row) Jessica Brynildsen of Lebanon Township; Danielle Malave of Whitehouse Station; Lauren Spilletti of Flemington; Allison Varga of Lebanon Township; Mary Jo Loughlin of Gladstone; Monique Whalen of Clinton; Roberta Mascobetto of Kendall Park; Wendy Rauen of Stockertown, PA, (front row) Yasmin Glennon of Phillipsburg; Miriam Gonzales of Raritan; Averi Whalen of Clinton; Allyson Naiken of Ringoes; Nicole Meyers of Glen Gardner; Della Porzl of Washington. Not pictured: Gracious Anithanam, Allison Fisher, Jennifer Guardado, Jane Higley, Jessica Karroll, Marisa Probst, Bradley Schmidt, Stephanie Stone, Sydney Stoter, Leona Tomy, Diane Vence and Alexa Watchorn.
On May 22, the Hunterdon who are pursuing careers in the Healthcare Foundation presented healthcare industry. The recipients scholarships to 30 recipients. The received scholarships from the scholarships are awarded to those Jean Alvater Baker Scholarship,
Jessica Darkenwald-DeCola of Readington, who was an instructor in the English Dept. of Raritan Valley Community College, has been promoted to assistant professor. Emily Magro of Whitehouse Station made the fall Dean’s List at The Fashion Institute of Technology, State University of New
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Wingover Scholarship for Nursing Education, Albert Kahn and Mary Kahn R.N. Scholarship, the Patricia M. Psenisky Nursing Scholarship, Millie E. Apgar Scholarship for Nursing Education and the Hunterdon Medical Center Auxiliary Educational Fund. The Hunterdon Healthcare Foundation, the fundraising organization for the Hunterdon Healthcare System, seeks gifts and grants from individuals, corporations, foundations and other sources to assist the Hunterdon Medical Center and its affiliated non-profit organizations, such as Hunterdon Regional Community Health and Hunterdon Hospice, in fulfilling their mission to meet the community’s need for high quality healthcare. Annual charitable gifts to the Hunterdon Healthcare Foundation provide the essential support needed to expand clinical services and programs and maintain and enhance our facilities. For more information on the Hunterdon Healthcare Foundation visit, foundation.hunterdonhealthcare.org
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