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Sports facility next to Mountain View Park announced By Andrew Martins Managing Editor
An expansion of indoor and outdoor sports facilities directly adjacent to Mountain View Park could come to fruition as soon as next year, according to the Hillsborough Township Committee, which formally announced the plan Tuesday night. The committee introduced two ordinances and approved a resolution aimed at paving the way for the construction of Apex Sports & Events on a more than 40-acre plot of land next to the park. Described as a “multi-sport
athletic facility designed to serve participants in sports leagues, skill-building clinics/camps, and competition as well as sports performance training, pay-to-play recreation experiences, and youth development activities,” officials said the facility would complement existing features in the area by offering outdoor artificial turf fields, as well as an indoor sports complex. “We are thrilled to have Apex be adjacent to Mountain View Park,” Mayor Gloria McCauley said. “It’s going to play a key role in satisfying the need for additional sports activities for our
First responders step up in storms By Andrew Martins Managing Editor
Winter proved it would not go quietly earlier this month, as a pair of nor’easters coated the area with snow and gusting winds that snarled travel and prompted Gov. Phil Murphy to declare a state of emergency. Winter Storm Riley on Friday, March 2 and Winter Storm Quinn on Wednesday, March 7, brought down trees and utility lines, causing problems for residents, emergency personnel, law enforcement and utility providers. While the storms called for a heightened response from first responders and law enforcement throughout the state, Lt. Mike McMahon of the Hillsborough Township Police Department said officials were prepared. “We are very experienced in dealing with storm related issues such as these and I would not say these storms were any more challenging for us than previous storms,” he said. “The police department had extra officers working during these times to assist with responding to calls, closing roads and placing out barricades.” According to McMahon, police responded to 24 condition notifications relating to the first storm between March 1 and March 3. In each of those instances, he said the calls could have been “anything from trees down or on wires, wires down, low hanging wires or flooded roadways.” In some of those more common calls, the lieutenant said conditions caused short- and long-term road closures. During that time, he also reported five disabled motor vehicle
calls and four motor vehicle accidents, though he said it was not clear whether the storm had any impact on those calls. For the second storm, between March 6 and March 8, McMahon said the number of condition notifications that the department received was more than double, with 53 such calls. In contrast with the first storm, he cited 16 disabled vehicles calls, “which would be stuck vehicles or [ones that] slid off the road due to snow.” There were also 10 crashes during that time, which he said make it easy to assume that “some, if not most, of these were storm related.” Along with law enforcement, Hillsborough Township Chief Fire Marshal Christopher Weniger said all three firehouses were active with full crews on hand to respond to any issues that came up. During the first storm, Weniger said the district responded to nine calls. Days later, the fire district responded to 12 calls. From 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. on March 7, the Neshanic firehouse was also ready to respond with the township’s three firehouses, according to Weniger. Most of the calls for support from the fire district came in the form of downed tree and power line reports from residents, the chief said. Some instances also included requests from Robert Wood Johnson EMS to assist with getting to and carrying patients through the snow. “The second storm was more challenging due to the amount of snow that fell in a short time period,” Weniger said. “This made
residents.” Mountain View Park, located at 141 Mountain View Road, is contiguous to the county’s 5,500acre Sourland Mountain Preserve and is in close proximity to Hillsborough Township’s Ann Van Middlesworth Park. The park sits on a 369-acre piece of property that was once part of the former GSA Belle Mead Depot. The property was jointly purchased by the township and Somerset County. Local resident and Apex owner Gregg Wilke said the idea to construct the proposed sports facility in Hillsborough started five
years ago when he and his wife grew tired of carting their children throughout the state and Pennsylvania to participate in sports. “Our mission is to create a state-of-the-art unique competition and training facility for Hillsborough that serves the yearround sports and recreation needs of local families while promoting a healthy lifestyle for the community and assisting in the development of our young athletes,” he said. “We intend to open the outdoor turf fields in the spring of 2019 and the indoor complex later that year.” According to the ordinances
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Words, words, words SCLSNJ hosted its 3rd Annual Spelling Bee Spectacular at the Somerset County Vocational and Technical School, March 10. Sixty-three Somerset County students competed for the title of bee champion. Winner, seventh-grader Aashi Mishra of Valley View School in Watchung, won by spelling the word “acharya.” Mishra will attend the 2018 Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C. at the Library System’s expense. Pictured above is Somerset County Freeholder Patricia L. Walsh, with Mishra, and her parents. Pictured right, Tarun Nadhamuni, a fourth grader from Amsterdam Elementary School, Hillsborough, looks on as he is about to participate in the spelling bee.
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introduced Tuesday night, the facility will feature three outdoor synthetic turf fields. The indoor facility will be approximately 210,000 square feet with a pair of domes “to be used for youth sports, training programs, clinics, camps, sports performance, fitness training, youth and adult leagues, tournaments and events.” The outdoor synthetic fields will be used primarily for sports like soccer, lacrosse, and football, while the indoor complex will include a hardwood court area for sports such as basketball,
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CALENDAR Library card art contest Mon. March 5 to Sat. March 24 - Calling all artists! Enter the Somerset County Library System of New Jersey’s (SCLSNJ) Library Card Design contest to have your art featured on a special, limited edition library card. The competition will launch on March 5 with entries accepted until March 24. The winning artwork will be featured on limited edition Library cards, which will be available Summer 2018 while supplies last. The design must incorporate books and/or reading and consist of original artwork. There will be two categories: Children (birth-12) and Teen/Adult (13-adult). There will be one winner chosen from each category. All eligible entries will be posted on SCLSNJ’s Facebook page, facebook. com/SCLSNJ, for online voting from April 9-22. You may also vote in person, call your local branch, or email your name and vote to designcontest@sclibnj. org. For complete rules and contest details visit: sclsnj. org/library-card-art-contest
Basket auction Fri. March 16 - On Fri-
day, March 16, 2018, Triangle Elementary School will ‘rock down to Electric Avenue’ with their 80’s themed basket auction. The event will take place at the Falcon’s Nest on Falcon Road in Hillsborough. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m., and ticket prices will be forthcoming, once determined. Approximately 300 guests are expected to attend, and there will be a cash bar. Guests can bring their own light refreshments, and dress to impress with their 80’s style attire. The event will feature over 250 baskets for auction from local businesses, and national retailers. Past donations have been received by: New Jersey Devils, Super Sundaes, Frank’s Pizza, New York Jets, iHeart Radio, Bentley Jewelers, local hair salons, and more. All donations will be recognized in the event program, and will be announced by the emcee throughout the evening. Guests can also expect grand prizes and a cash 50/50. The event is sponsored by the Triangle School Home and School Association, and is being chaired by Stephanie Goldberg and Vivian Wallens. For more information on this event, contact: Stephanie Goldberg at sacarlin@ comcast.net; Vivian Wallens at hazel17904@aol. com; or the Triangle HSA at trianglehsa@gmail.com.
Corned beef dinner Sat. March 17 - A corned beef dinner will be held at the South Branch Reformed Church, 870 River Road, Hillsborough, on Saturday March 17 from 4:30 p.m. -
7 p.m. Adults $15, children 6-10 $6, and children under 5 are free. For reservations (not required but recommended) call 908-369-4956. Take outs will be available.
Band parents clothing drive Sat. March 17 - The Hillsborough Band Parents Association are holding another used clothing and toy drive on Saturday, March 17 from 10 a.m. to noon at Hillsborough High School. Anyone looking to donate any used items of clothing can drop their donation off at the front of the school. For questions, contact Kim.gross@comcast. net.
Caregiver ministry Sat, March 17 - St Joseph’s Parish, Caregiver Ministry is hosting their 4th Caregivers Retreat from 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. If you are the caregiver of a special needs child, an elderly parent, sibling or spouse, a mentally or physically challenged person, or are a professional caring at your workplace, you are invited to share in this spiritual morning of reflection. Caregivers need support and we strive to offer hope, resources and a gentle ear as needed. Please join us for a kind and spiritual morning which will begin with mass at 8:30 a.m., (which is in the church & optional). The program will be held in the Parish Center and run from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., including lunch. St Joseph’s Parish is located at 34 Yorktown Road in Hillsborough. There is a time to give, and a time to receive. Please consider
taking time for yourself and gather among your caregiving peers. Feel free to bring a caregiver friend. For further information or to register, please call Carol Jorgensen at 908-3697143 or email carolj623@ comcast.net.
There will be challenging questions in several categories, and you can bring your own team or team up with someone there. Led by DJ Cris, with lots of great prizes. Food available to order, BYOB. Very reasonable $10 fee.
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Sun. March 18 - The Clover Hill Reformed Church Worship and Sunday School will be at 10 a.m., on the Fourth Sunday in Lent, March 18. Our sermon will be based upon Jeremiah 1:31-34 and John 12:20-33. The Clover Hill Reformed Church Holy Week service schedule is as follows: Palm Sunday, March 25, at 10 a.m.; Maundy Thursday, March 29, at 7:30 p.m., we will be celebrating the Lord’s Supper during worship; Easter Sunday sunrise service, April 1, at 6:30 p.m. to be held outside behind the church building; Easter Sunday, April 1, 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. worship services. The Clover Hill Reformed Church is located at 890 Amwell Road, Hillsborough, in the historic village of Clover Hill. For more information, please call 908-369-8451 or visit our website at cloverhillchurch.org.
Dems host trivia contest Wed. March 21 - On Wednesday, March 21st, local Democrats will sponsor a trivia contest night at Mariana’s Pizzeria and Latin Grill, 381 Triangle Road.
Thurs. March 22 - The Neshanic Garden Club will hold its regular monthly meeting at 9:45 a.m. on Thursday, March 22 at the Station House on Olive Street in Neshanic Station. The program this month will be “Flowering Shrubs” presented by Mr. Jon Richart, of Frog Hollow Horticulture, Califon, NJ. Jon will speak on the large variety of flowering shrubs that flourish in our area of Central Jersey, including their beauty, uses, and ease of care. A light luncheon will be provided at 12 p.m. Prospective members are encouraged to attend. For further information about club meetings, please contact either club co president, Cathy Heuschkel at 908359-6881 or Kathy Herrington at 908-359-6835. For more information regarding the club, you can visit us at www.neshanicgardenclub.org and like us on Facebook.
Pancake breakfast with the Easter Bunny Sat. March 24 – The Hillsborough Township Volunteer Fire Company #3 and Auxiliary are holding their annual pancake breakfast, featuring the Easter Bunny at 324 Woods Rd,
Hillsborough. Bring your cameras to take pictures with the Easter Bunny! The first Seating will be at 8:15 a.m., with doors set to open at 8 a.m. The second seating will be at 10:45 a.m., with doors opening at 10:30 a.m. The breakfast buffet includes pancakes, french toast, scrambled eggs, sausage, ham, yogurt, fruit, assorted beverages and more. For reservations or questions, email Genene Rozycki at nenerie22@aol. com with “Easter Bunny Breakfast” in the subject line, or call 908-829-4447. Include your name, phone number, preferred seating, and number of tickets requested. Tickets are $12 per person. Children under 2 years old attend for free if they sit on an adult’s lap. When ordering, please provide a break down by the number of kids under 2, how many kids and how many adults. Payment is due once you receive an email confirming your reservation. Mail your payment to: HTVFC #3 C/O Rozycki, 30 Joshua Drive, Hillsborough, NJ 08844. Make checks payable to: HTVFC #3 Auxiliary. No refunds and no strollers, please. Send items to amartins@ centraljersey.com or fax to 609-924-3842. The deadline for submissions each week is 3 p.m. on Friday. For details, call 609-8742163.
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Fire guts local small business, cause under investigation A small business dealing in glass blowing and glass artwork suffered massive structural damage in a fire early Sunday morning left the building unsuitable for operation, according to Hillsborough Township first responders. Police and fire personnel responded to Belle Mead Hot Glass, at 884 Route 206, shortly after 1 a.m. on Sunday, March 11 after receiving reports that a twoalarm fire broke out at the location. As officers arrived at the scene, police said the building was already “engulfed in flames.” According to fire officials, responding units from Hillsborough, Neshanic Station, Millstone, Manville, Montgomery, Griggstown,
Somerset and Bridgewater ran into a “few challenges” at the scene, including frozen fire hydrants. After fighting the blaze for roughly 30 minutes with interior crews working to douse the flames, officials deemed the situation was under control at approximately 1:50 a.m. Officials said overhaul and cleanup units remained on the scene until 5:30 a.m. Responding units included: Hillsborough Fire Dept. Stations 36, 37, 38; Neshanic Fire Co. 48; Millstone Valley Fire Dept.; Manville Fire Dept.; Elizabeth Avenue Fire Dept.; Finderne Fire Dept.; Montgomery Fire Dept. Station 45; Griggstown Fire Dept.; Somerset County Fire Coor-
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to construct the facility. Officials said the township worked with Apex to ensure the facility would be available to the community and the township’s youth first. One of the contemporary outdoor turf fields will provide 400 hours of reserved prime time for the Hillsborough Township Parks and Recreation Department. Additionally, Hillsborough-based 501(c)3 organizations will be able to rent playing time at 50 percent of typical rental rates on this field.
“Our local sports families are currently traveling to other towns including Flemington, Branchburg and Bridgewater to name a few in order to find field and court space to support their teams’ practices and games,” Jamie Moore, director of Jr. Raiders Youth Sports Inc., said. “A sports and recreation facility such as Apex has long been the talk of the sports clubs in town, and we are very excited to keep our families local and playing in a premiere facility located in Hillsborough.”
Township Fire Safety. The Hillsborough Police, Robert Wood Johnson of Somerset Ambulance, Hillsborough Township Building Dept., Public Service Electric and Gas and New Jersey Department of Transportation also responded. Police said there were no reported injuries as a result of the fire. Though police said the fire does not seem suspicious, an investigation by the Hillsborough Township Police Department and Hillsborough Fire Safety Bureau is currently underway.
Facility Continued from Page 1A volleyball and futsal. There will also be a team-training area, including batting cages and pitching tunnels; a rock climbing area and a play climb area; mezzanine viewing area; a cafe and concessions area; multi-purpose rooms; team rooms; and other supporting spaces. In order to facilitate the project, the governing body is looking to enter into a lease agreement with Apex Land Associates, LLC. The township is also looking to give a five-year tax exemption to Apex as an incentive
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Fires burned at Belle Mead Hot Glass shortly after 1 a.m. on Sunday, as responding fire personnel arrived on the scene. The business was deemed unusable as a result.
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power during the first storm the storm was “embarrasswere restored by late Mon- ing and unacceptable.” responding very difficult.” day night. “As I have said throughAs for Robert Wood The utility company out the week, JCP&L’s Johnson’s EMS coverage said it employed more than preparation for and response during the storm, a spokes6,200 workers, which it to the past week’s weather man with the company called a “small army,” to events is completely unacsaid there were 21 calls for address the storm’s impact ceptable,” Murphy said. “I service during the March on the electrical grid. More 7 storm in Hillsborough than 700 poles and 1,800 will not accept any of the and 77 calls throughout the spans of wire were replaced company’s excuses for why thousands of New Jerseyans Somerset County area. and more than 2,300 roads And while a vast major- closed by downed trees continue to be without powity of residents throughout and wires were reportedly er. I am prepared to use all the county were largely opened as a result of the the authority at my disposal to get power restored.” back to normal by this Mon- utility’s efforts. Residents were still day, there were some resi“Our JCP&L personnel dents in Hillsborough and and outside line crews have without power by Tuesday, the surrounding area that been working 16-hour days but the company reported were left without power. to safely restore power since there were no more signifiDamaged utility lines the storms hit the region and cant storm-related outages from the two storms caused will continue to do so un- by the following day. The governor has since long-term power outages til the job is finished,” Jim called for an investigation for more than 20,000 Jersey Fakult, president of JCP&L, Central Power & Light cus- said in a statement Monday. from the state’s Board of tomers. By Tuesday mornDespite the utility’s ef- Public Utilities into the utiling, many were left without forts, Murphy said Saturday ity’s preparedness and reelectricity. Most who lost that JCP&L’s response to sponse to the storms. 00256889.0217.03x10.18.BeckerNose&Sinus.indd
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Legal Notices LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given that an Ordinance entitled: ORDINANCE 2018-01 An Ordinance titled, “Ordinance authorizing Lease Agreement with Apex Land Associates, LLC, for lease of an Outdoor Synthetic Turf Field to be constructed at the property identified on the Tax Map of the Township as Block 175, Lot 23.01”. This Ordinance will be further considered for final passage by the Township Committee at the Municipal Complex, 379 South Branch Road, Hillsborough, New Jersey at a meeting being held on March 27, 2018, at 7:30 PM or at any time and place to which such meeting may be adjourned. All persons interested in the Ordinance may obtain a copy from the Office of the Township Clerk located in the municipal complex between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., at no cost, and persons interested in the Ordinance may appear at the hearing and will be given the opportunity to be heard concerning this Ordinance. Pamela Borek Hillsborough Township Clerk HB, 1x, 3/16/18 Fee: $23.25 LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given that an Ordinance entitled: ORDINANCE 2018-02 An Ordinance titled, “Ordinance authorizing execution of Five (5) Year Tax Exemption and Abatement Agreement with Apex Land Associates, LLC, for the redevelopment of the property identified on the Tax Map of the Township as Block 175, L0t 23.01”. This Ordinance will be further considered for final passage by the Township Committee at the Municipal Complex, 379 South Branch Road, Hillsborough, New Jersey at a meeting being held on March 27, 2018, at 7:30 PM or at any time and place to which such meeting may be adjourned. All persons interested in the Ordinance may obtain a copy from the Office of the Township Clerk located in the municipal complex between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., at no cost, and persons interested in the Ordinance may appear at the hearing and will be given the opportunity to be heard concerning this Ordinance. Pamela Borek Hillsborough Township Clerk HB, 1x, 3/16/18 Fee: $ NOTICE TO BIDDERS
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that sealed bids shall be received by the Commissioners of Fire District No. 1 in the Township of Hillsborough, County of Somerset, New Jersey, relative to the project entitled, “Apparatus Maintenance and Repairs”. Said bids shall be received, opened and read in public at the Hillsborough Township Bureau of Fire Safety office, 379 South Branch Road, Hillsborough, New Jersey 08844 on April 3rd 2018 at 4 p.m., prevailing time. Said bids shall be hand-delivered at the time and place stated for receipt of said bids or mailed prior thereto. No bid shall be delivered or accepted after the date and hour as designated herein and the risk of timely receipt of mailed bids is on the bidder. All bids through the mail shall be forwarded to the Hillsborough Fire District, 379 South Branch Road, Hillsborough, New Jersey 08844. Bidders are required to comply with the requirements of P.L. 1975, Ch. 127 and P.L. 1977, Ch. 33. The appropriate resolution, bid specifications and proposal relative to the aforementioned project may be obtained upon appropriate notice by prospective bidders during normal business hours at the office of the Hillsborough Bureau of Fire Safety, 379 South Branch Road, Hillsborough NJ 08844, (908) 369-4313 ext. 7178. The Commissioners of Fire District No. 1 in the Township of Hillsborough, County of Somerset, hereby reserve the right to reject any and all bids and further reserve the right to waive any insubstantial irregularities in any bid. By order of the Commissioners of Fire District No. 1, Township of Hillsborough, County of Somerset HB, 1x, 3/16/18 Fee: $25.11 NOTICE TO BIDDERS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed bids will be received by the Qualified Purchasing Agent, for the Township of Hillsborough, County of Somerset, State of New Jersey on Wednesday, March 28, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. prevailing time at the Hillsborough Court Room at the Municipal Complex, 379 South Branch Road, Hillsborough, New Jersey 08844 at which time and place bids will be opened and read in public for: CUSTODIAL SERVICES FOR THE PERIOD FROM APRIL 1, 2018 TO MARCH 31, 2020 Specifications and other bid information may be obtained at the Finance Office, 379 South Branch Road, Hillsborough, New Jersey 08844 (908-369-8672) during normal business hours of Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., or by contacting Nancy Costa at ncosta@hillsborough-nj.org. Bids must be made on Standard Proposal Forms in the manner designated in the instructions to bidders and must be enclosed in sealed envelopes addressed to: Nancy Costa, QPA, Hillsborough Township, 379 South Branch Road, Hillsborough, New Jersey 08844 and must be accompanied by a complete Non-Collusion Affidavit, Consent of Surety by the Bidder and list of Subcontractors in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:11-16 and 40A:11-22, Bidders Qualifications, Statement of Ownership, a certified check, cashier’s check or bid bond in the amount of ten percent of the bid submitted but not to exceed twenty thousand dollars and be delivered to the Finance Office on or before the hour above named. The Bidder to whom the contract is awarded will be required to furnish a Performance Bond from any acceptable surety company. Bidders are required to comply with the affirmative action requirements of P.L.1975, c.127 (N.J.S.A.17:27 et seq.). 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Nancy Costa Qualified Purchasing Agent Hillsborough Township HB, 1x, 3/16/18 Fee: $39.06 PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that bid proposals will be received from Bidders classified under N.J.S.A. 27:7-35.2 via the Internet until 10:00:59 A.M. on 4/5/18, downloaded, and publicly opened and read, in the CONFERENCE ROOM-A, 1st Floor F & A Building, New Jersey Department of Transportation, 1035 Parkway Avenue, Trenton, NJ 08625; for: Route 206, Southbound Merge Improvements with I-287 Ramp, Garretson Road to Commons Way, Contract No. 026023721, Bridgewater Township and Bedminster Township, Somerset County, 100% State UPC NO: 023721 DP No: 18105 Bidders are required to comply with the requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 (P.L 1975, c. 127); N.J.A.C. 17:27. Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.19, contractors must provide a Certification and Disclosure of Political Contribution Form prior to contract award. 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Grab a friend and go outside! It’s a beautiful day and you’ve got some free time. Will you spend it outdoors in nature or hanging out with your friends? Don’t answer – it’s a trick question! You don’t have to choose. It turns out that being social is one of the best ways to enjoy nature. A recent study, “The Nature of Americans,” found that although most folks say nature is a top interest, they don’t actually spend much time outdoors. The majority of adults surveyed averaged five or fewer hours a week outside, or less than an hour a day. “Time spent on computers and TV towers over time spent outdoors,” said David Case, the main author of the study and the keynote speaker at the New Jersey Land Conservation Rally on March 2 in New Brunswick. But there’s hope! The best way to attract more people outside, according to Case, is to make nature experiences social. “Adults don’t like being in nature by themselves,” he said. “When adults talk about their experiences in nature, their memorable moments nearly always involve other people.” According to Case, most
people don’t need to be sold on the value of nature. They already enjoy nature and recognize its benefits. “It’s fundamental to human health and well-being,” he said. So should you organize a bike ride with your kids or a bird-watching walk with friends? Yes and yes! But don’t sit home on your couch if friends and family aren’t available. New Jersey has tons of outdoor clubs, meetups and organized nature events. Joining these groups is a great way to both expand your social circle and enjoy the benefits of spending time in nature. Here are some suggestions: • Join a ranger or naturalist guided walk at a park or nature preserve near you. County parks often provide full calendars of outdoor events, including hikes, kayak paddles, bike rides, nature walks, horseback trail rides and more. • Traveling outside your area? Try a state park. Hardly a day goes by when there isn’t something fun and interesting happening at one of New Jersey’s state parks, forests and recreation areas. For a calendar of events at state parks and forests, go towww.state.
nj.us/dep/parksandfo rests/ calendar/index.html. • Join clubs and meetup groups with a focus on the outdoors. Whether you’re young or old, a novice hiker or an experienced backpacker, there’s one for you. The granddaddy of all hiking clubs is the Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC), which offers dozens of hikes every month in New Jersey and surrounding areas. The Outdoor Club of South Jersey just celebrated its 50th anniversary, and offers bicycling, hiking, canoeing/kayaking, camping, backpacking and cross-country skiing. In northern New Jersey, a club called the Tristate Ramblers offers a hike nearly every day – even on weekdays, when many outdoor clubs are idle. • Try specialized groups, like Adventures for Women, the New Jersey Young Professionals and the NJ 1K Club, a “peakbagging” club that climbs all of New Jersey’s mountains higher than 1,000 feet. • If you are sitting too much at work, take a “walking meeting” outside with colleagues. On a walking meeting last week, we at New Jersey Conservation Foundation were thrilled to see a
ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCEMENT Karen and Anthony Patane of Hillsborough, New Jersey announce the engagement of their daughter, Brianna Patane, to Bryce Carri, son of Kathy and Anthony Carri of Hanford, California. Brianna and Bryce met in 2004 when both their families were camping in Kings Canyon National Park, California. Through the years they stayed in contact, had a long distance relationship, and eventually Bryce moved to New Jersey in 2015. Bryce proposed to Bri-
anna in April 2017 at the spot that they originally met 13 years earlier, Kings Canyon National Park. They will be married May 25, 2018 in Hamilton, New Jersey. Brianna graduated Hillsborough High School in 2007, then attended Quinnipiac University and is working as a Physical Therapist. Bryce graduated Hanford High School in 2008 and is working as an Electrician. They will be living in Hillsborough, New Jersey.
large black bear. Talk about getting the creative juices flowing! For a list of many of New Jersey’s hiking and outdoor clubs, go to www.njhiking. com/hiking-clubs-nj/. To find additional clubs, go to meetup.com, and enter your zip code to find groups for hikes, dog walks, bike rides, mountain climbing, skiing, sailing and more. To read “The Nature of Americans” and see more recommendations for getting people outdoors, go to https:// natureofamericans.org. The study is based on interviews and surveys of more than 10,000 adults and children, and offers interesting insights into their views of nature, what draws them outside, and what barriers keep them indoors. And for more information on New Jersey’s preserved lands – including events to get people outdoors and into nature – visit the New Jersey Conservation Foundation website or contact me at info@njconservation.org. Michele S. Byers is executive director of the New Jersey Conservation Foundation in Morristown.
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AT THE LIBRARY The Hillsborough Library’s schedule is as follows: Monday through Thursday: 9:30 a.m. - 9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday: 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Sunday: 1-5 p.m. Through the month of March, view the collections of Sunitha Somasundaram and Neva Asinari. The library is looking for reliable teen volunteers to help out at various programs. Community service hours will be awarded to all volunteers at the end of the school year for their attendance and space is limited. Visit SCLSNJ.org or call 908-369-2200 for information or to register. Program dates and times are subject to change. All programs are free and registration is required unless otherwise indicated.
Adult programs (registration required) • Family Chess - Mr. Miguel Iniguez will teach you how to start the game, how to strategize and how to checkmate your opponent quickly. Grades 3 to adult. Sat. March 17, 10-11:30 a.m. • The Green Heart of Beijing: Its Imperial Gardens and Public Parks - Armchair travelers and gardeners are invited to settle back for an in-depth look at many of the garden spaces in Beijing, China. Sat. March 17, 2-3 p.m. • Beginner Salsa - This beginner level class is designed to provide a comprehensive introduction to the dance. Instructed by Martie Acevedo. Mon. March 19, 7-8 p.m. • English Conversation Group - Practice speaking English in a friendly setting. Basic English skills required. Hosted by The Literacy Volunteers of Somerset County. Mon. March 19, 26, April 2; 7-8:30 p.m. and Wed. March 21, 28; 10-11:30 a.m. • Historical Fiction Book Discussion - “The Tale of Hill Top Farm” by Susan Wittig Albert. Wed. March 21, 3-4 p.m. • Become a Literacy Tutor: Change a Person’s Life - Attend an information session presented by Literacy Volunteers of Somerset County, and learn more about becoming a literacy tutor. Wed. March 21, 6-7 p.m. • Writers Group - Writers can receive constructive feedback at these sessions, during which participants read their work and members offer suggestions. Thurs. March 22, 7-8 p.m. • Friday Afternoon Movie - “Sister Act”, starring Whoopi Goldberg. Originally released in 1992. Fri. March 23, 1-3 p.m. • Suspense with Susie Book Discussion - “The Secrets She Keeps” by Michael Robotham. Tues. March 27, 7-8 p.m. • Spanish Conversation Group - Native Spanish speakers Rosa Maria Merlo and Alicia Fontana will lead a new Spanish conversation group. Basic knowledge of Spanish is preferable, but all are welcome. Wed. March 28, 6:30-8 p.m. • Ladies of Song: Rhonda Denét and the Silver Fox Songs Trio - The Hillsborough Library welcomes back the extraordinary vocal talents of Rhonda Denét, flanked by the Silver Fox Songs Trio, to perform jazz and soul stan-
dards by notable ladies of song. Thurs. March 29, 7-8 p.m. participant will get 4 eggs to decorate. Grades 5-12 and • Matinee Movie - “Wonder,” starring Julia Roberts and adult. Sat. March 24, 2-3 p.m. Owen Wilson. Rated PG. Sat. March 31, 2-4 p.m. • First Roots Music - Ms. Jenni will present an entertaining music class that helps your child develop language, Youth programs literacy, social and listening skills in a fun, nurturing, family-friendly setting. Ages birth - 36 months. Mon. March (registration required) 26, 10-10:45 a.m. • Baby Songs - Spend time making music with your • SCLSNJ Website Training - Parents, learn side-bylittle one. Ages birth - 24 months. Fri. March 16, 10-10:30 side with your children some tricks to navigate the new a.m. SCLSNJ website. Let a librarian demystify this powerful • Family Chess - Mr. Miguel Iniguez will teach you how tool for you. Grades 3-8. Mon. March 26, 4:15-5 p.m.; Sat. to start the game, how to strategize and how to checkmate April 7, 10-10:45 a.m. your opponent quickly. Grade 3 to adult. Sat. March 17, • First Roots Music - Ms. Jenni will present an enter10-11:30 a.m. • Reading Buddy - Your child will increase their love of taining music class that helps your child develop language, reading while reading aloud with a reading buddy volun- literacy, social and listening skills in a fun, nurturing, family-friendly setting. Ages birth - 36 months. Mon. March teer. Grades K-4. Sat. March 17, 24; 2-4 p.m. • Scrubby Bear: Hand Washing Program - Discover how 26, 10-10:45 a.m. germs are spread, how to prevent the spread of disease, • Storytime: Toddler Time - Introduce the pleasure of and how to properly wash your hands. Presented by the books to your child through stories, songs, and a simple acHillsborough High School Red Cross Club. Ages 3-6. Sat. tivity. Ages 18-36 months. Tues. March 27, April 3; 9:30March 17, 11 a.m. - noon 10:15 a.m. • littleBits Gadgets and Gizmos: Bumperball - Cel• Storytime: Rhyme Time - Build brain power with 20 ebrate Maker Month and invent a game that puts a new minutes of nursery rhyme fun. Ages birth - 24 months. Tues. spin on an old arcade favorite: the pinball machine. A par- March 27, April 3; 10:30-10:50 a.m. ent/caregiver is required to participate in this program with their child. Grade 2 and parents/caregivers. Sat. March 17, Volunteer Opportunities 3-4 p.m. Interested in being a teen volunteer at SCLSNJ’s Hills• You Can Make It: Ninja Warriors - Test your makborough Library branch? Email hil.teens.scls@gmail.com ing skills and take a set of ninja warriors home. Grades for an application and additional information. Grades 7-12. 2-4. Mon. March 19, 4-4:45 p.m. Homework Help Center • Tween Craftacular: Jewelry Making - Get your craft Mondays and Thursdays, 4-6 p.m. on at the library. We provide the supplies, you supply the Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 4-8 p.m. creativity. Grades 5-8. Tues. March 20, 4:30-5:15 p.m. March 26 - May 31 • MAKE a Difference: Homemade Cat and Dog Toys The homework help center is available to students in Create cat and dog toys for a local animal shelter. Commugrades 3-12 in all subjects. Drop-in only, no registration nity service hours will be awarded to participants. Grades needed. 7-12. Tues. March 20, 6-8 p.m. • Storytime: Preschool Book Club - Stories and craft Writing Center with a different theme each month. Ages 3-6. Wed. March Get help with informational and creative writing as21, 10-10:45 a.m. signments, proofreading, grammar, spelling, college essay • Neshanic Garden Club: Gourd Bird Houses - Create peer review, and midterms/finals writing assignments. The something fun with the members of the Neshanic Garden writing center is available to students in grades 3-12. DropClub. Grades 1-4. Wed. March 21, 4-4:45 p.m. in only, no registration needed. Tuesdays - Thursdays, 6-8 • How to Pay for College: Without Spending a Lot - Dis- p.m. cover and implement strategies to improve eligibility for Library resources college aid. Also determine the smartest way to fund your Book A Librarian - Get personalized help with the onchild’s college education without depleting your retirement line catalog, databases, research questions, storytime plans, savings. Grades 9-12 and parents/caregivers. Wed. March locating materials, library apps and readers’ advisory. Par21, 7-8:30 p.m. • Tail Waggin’ Tutors - Each registered child will get 10 ents, children and teens can request an appointment at the minutes to read to a specially trained dog. Grades K-4. Fri. Youth Services desk by filling out a simple form. All ages. Bag of Books to Go - You can request, at the Children’s March 23, 3:45-4:45 p.m. Desk, a bag filled with books related to a theme. • Reading Buddy - Your child will increase their love of Book Discussion Kits - Do you belong to a book discusreading while reading aloud with a reading buddy volunsion group or would you like to start one? Are you looking teer. Grades K-4. Sat. March 24, 2-4 p.m. for a good book to share and have copies for everyone in • Designer Egg Decorating - Learn several different advanced methods for decorating stylish eggs and creating your group? Our book discussion kits contain ten books your own dye colors in this hands on experience. Every that can be checked out for six weeks.
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HILLSBOROUGH SENIOR CORNER CHAPTER A Our April 5 meeting will have our appreciation lunch served after a brief business meeting; sign-ups will be from 11 a.m. to noon. At our May 3 meeting, Susan Slate-Wagner from T-Mobile will share information about their discounts to seniors. Trips & Programs Sat. Mar. 17 – Hunterdon Hills “Irish Show,” a musical. Show, lunch, desserts. Cost $65. Depart Lowes at 10:30 a.m. Fri., Mar. 23 – Pizza and a Movie “Sister Act.” Pizza lunch at 12 p.m. in senior activity with movie at 1 pm. Cost $5 for lunch; movie is free. Thurs., Mar. 29 – Casino Night in the Afternoon. Noon to 2 p.m. in the multipurpose room. Free. Food, prizes, and fun. Limit of 100 people. Tues., Apr. 3 – Book Club will meet at 2 p.m. in the Senior Activity Room. Attendees will share a report of their latest reading. April 15-21 – Golden Isles of Georgia. Guided tour of beautiful and historic sites in Georgia and South Carolina: Jekyll Island tram tour and mansions, Beaufort, St. Simons Island and lighthouse, Savannah with a harbor cruise, theatre show, mansion and museums. Seven days, nine meals. Cost $1,259 double includes gratuities. Depart Hillsborough Municipal Bldg. at 7:30 a.m. Wed., May 16 – Broadway matinee of “A Bronx Tale” with lunch at Casa di Napoli is filled. Depart Lowes at 9:45 a.m. Tue., June 5 – New York Botanical Gardens. Bus, admission, free tram tour, lunch voucher, special display featuring Georgia O’Keeffe paintings. Depart Lowes at 8:30 a.m. Thurs., July 26 – NYC River Cruise on Bateaux. Narrated site-seeing of New York Harbor with pianist entertainment, plated lunch on board. Depart Lowes at 9:45 a.m. Cost $95. Maritime Canada Coastal Wonders - with all its rugged and pristine beauty. Aug. 22 to Sept. 1, 2018. See Halifax, Peggy’s Cove, Cape Breton, Cabot Trail, Prince Edward Island, Anne of Green Gables, Hopewell Rocks, Bay of Fundy and Lunenburg. This Collette trip includes hometown pickup, airfare Newark to/from Halifax, 10 nights in top hotels, 16 meals. Trip is closed. For information on any of our upcoming trips, call Diana Reinhardt at 908-3694362.
News & Notes All Hillsborough seniors age 60 and older are invited to join Chapter A. Younger spouses of seniors are also eligible for membership. Dues are $5 a year and new members may join at any meeting. Call Dorrie Guarniero at 908-334-8091 with questions. General meetings are held on the first Thursday of each month unless otherwise announced. Executive Board meetings are held on the fourth Wednesday of every month, unless otherwise noted. On meeting days, doors open at 11:30 a.m., allowing time to review upcoming events and make reservations. Refreshments are available when doors open and after the meeting. Help our Food Bank by bringing an item to each meeting. The suggestion box is available at each meeting. Visit us at www.HillsboroughSeniorsChapterA.webs.com. — Gene Reinhardt Publicity Chairperson
CHAPTER B Check out Hillsborough’s Senior Club Chapter B’s website for the latest up-tothe-minute information at hsccb.webs.com. Contact Ralph Fariello with additional items at the next club meeting. The next monthly meeting will be held April 12, which will feature our Spring Luncheon starting at noon. Tickets must be bought in advance. The doors will open at 10:30 a.m. for members to buy tickets for future trips and other events. You can bring a bag lunch if you want. Coffee and tea will be provided. Tickets for all special events will only be sold at monthly meetings before the event. They include the following: spring luncheon, June celebration, June anniversary (every five years), fall luncheon and holiday party. The next bingo will be held in April. Doors will open at 11:30 a.m. Cost is $3 for one double card, $5 for two; this includes lunch with two hot dogs, chips, a drink, and a dessert, along with prizes and surprises. If you have a new email address or want to be added to Club B’s email list, see Ralph Fariello at the next meeting. Activities and Trips Trips in 2018: Save these dates. Signups will take place in January and February with details to follow:
Martin Guitar Factory, Nazareth, Penn. - April 24 Ocean City, Md - May 6-8 Philadelphia Liberty Tour, Penn. - June 6 If you want to bring a friend on any overnight trip, they do not have to be a club member. If any trips are sold out, you may call to add your name to a waiting list. On all trips, you should bring photo ID and health insurance card(s). Community Events Keep in mind the township’s Mr. Fix-It program, run by the Social Services Department. Minor home repairs can be arranged on Wednesdays between 8 and 11 a.m. for Hillsborough seniors 60 and older. Call 908-369-3880 for details. Free exercise classes for all ability levels are available to all Hillsborough seniors in the municipal building Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays for 45 minutes — right where we hold our meetings. Certified instructors lead classes. Free transportation is available. Call 908-369-3880 for details. — Chickie Haines Call 908-874-3231 SENIOR ROOM In the Senior Activity Room, shuffleboard, pool table, darts and ping pong are available for all Hillsborough seniors to use in the first and largest area. Cards and games are played in the middle area. Computers are in the third area for your use and enjoyment. Monday: Knitting, crocheting and needlepoint from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday: Bridge, pinochle and other card games Wednesday: Mah jongg from noon to 4 p.m. Canasta from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday: Bridge from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Friday: Mah jongg from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. SOMERSET COUNTY SENIOR WELLNESS CENTER AT HILLSBOROUGH The senior centers operated by the Somerset County Office on Aging & Disability Services have announced the program schedule for the Somerset County Senior Wellness Center at Hillsborough, located at 339 S. Branch Road. All Somerset County-operated senior centers offer a nutritionally balanced lunch, Monday through Friday, for a suggested donation of $2.50 for anyone age 60 and above. Menu choices include a hot meatbased or meatless entrée and a cold meatbased or meatless boxed lunch. Please make reservations before 10 a.m., at least one business day in advance. Why not invite a friend or neighbor to join you for lunch. Or come earlier in the day and enjoy one of the center’s many programs. If you drive or have your own ride, you can attend any of the centers. To stay up to date with Somerset County events and information, sign up for free email alerts at www.co.somerset.nj.us/subscribe or follow us on Facebook and Twitter. Adults age 60 and older are invited to visit the county-operated Hillsborough Senior Center at 339 South Branch Road. The center is open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday. All programs begin at 11 a.m. unless otherwise noted. For more information, contact Janet Timari, the manager, at 908-369-8700. Fit & Flex with Rose every Tuesday and Thursday, 11 a.m. This free weekly exercise program changes frequently and is suitable for all. Included are stretches, strength training, laugh yoga, breathing exercises and more. From 12:45-2:15 p.m. on Tuesdays, the Healthy Bones Exercise Class, a peer-led,
24-week exercise and education program, will be held for individuals at risk or who have osteoporosis. Exercises focus on balance, strength, flexibility and posture. Advanced registration is required, as well as a doctor’s note, prior to the first class and then once every year. For a new participant, the price is $45, which will include ankle weights, a participant manual and the class fee. If ankle weights are not needed, the price is $15. A free 10-week Tai Chi session with Janet O. will start on Jan. 11 and run weekly on Wednesdays from 9:30-10:15 a.m. Aptly called “moving meditation,” Tai Chi consists of slow, repetitive movements that improve balance, flexibility, control and stability while promoting relaxation. Call 908-369-8700 for more information. Enjoy lunch for a suggested donation of $1.50 or more. (Price for guests under 60 is $5.35). Call 908-369-8700 before 10:30 a.m. the day before to make a lunch reservation. Center schedule: March 16 – Saint Patrick’s Day Special Event with Entertainment by Lynn’s Academy of Irish Dance, 10:45 a.m. May the luck of the Irish be with you as we celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day. Our annual tradition will continue as we welcome the Lynne Academy Dancers to the center. In full performance ensembles the performers will delight us as we watch them perform various selections for the holiday. There is always a wonderful question and answer session at the end. Following the performance, stay and enjoy games and a history of the holiday as well as a special lunch. March 19 – Bingo Bonanza, 10:45 – 11:45 a.m. Bingo is more than just an exciting activity. Researchers have found that playing Bingo has multiple health benefits. It promotes socialization, strengthens handeye coordination, and takes concentration which improves listening and short term memory skills. March 19 & 26 – Scrabble Friends, 9:30 a.m. Enjoy a friendly game of scrabble; with sufficient interest, we may plan opportunities for members to compete with other area scrabble clubs. March 19 & 26 – Canasta Card Club, 12:30 – 2:45 p.m. Although many variations exist for two, three, five or six players, it is most commonly played by four in two partnerships with two standard decks of cards. Players attempt to make melds of seven cards of the same rank and “go out” by playing all cards in their hand. March 20 & 27 – Trivia Time, 10:15 a.m. Did you know that solving puzzles or challenging yourself with new, mindstretching exercises can stimulate the brain and enhance your critical thinking processes? Join us for some mind-tingling brain stumpers and a fun-filled intellectual workout. March 20 & 27 – Social Networking Group, 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. Join a group of people that get together to chat about everything under the sun. Themes can range from the best local restaurants to coupons for shopping. This is a great way to get out and meet and connect with friends. March 21 & 28 – Mahjong Club, 12:30 – 3:00 p.m. Have you always wanted to learn how to play mahjong or are you familiar with the game but just in need of fellow players? Lessons and refreshers are available. Please call 908-369-8700 for more information. March 22 & 29 – Puzzle Club, 10 a.m. Strike up conversation, make new friends and enjoy assembling puzzles.
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