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District recognizes outgoing faculty and staff members By Andrew Martins Managing Editor
With the 2017-18 school year now firmly in the rear view mirror, members of the Hillsborough Township Board of Education recently took time to allow the district’s administrators a chance to praise the work and dedication of the 24 teachers and nurses who retired this year. During the June 11 school board meeting, Superintendent Dr. Jorden Schiff said this year’s group of retirees were all major
contributors to the district’s success, noting their expertise and leadership through the years. “This year, if you were to gather up all of the years of experience these 23 folks have shared with the children of our community, it would be over 491 years,” Schiff said. “That’s remarkable. Thank you to all of the retirees for this amazing gift.” Principals each retiree’s corresponding school extolled the strengths and passions of their outgoing staff members by shar-
ing their career highlights and anecdotes. Hillsborough High School Principal Karen Bingert had the largest list of retirees, with nearly a dozen outgoing teachers and staff. Diane Bavier, a retiring English teacher with 30 years of experience in education and 17 years in the district, said she most enjoyed working with the high school’s senior students. She was also the school’s yearbook advisor.
“There are always those students that struggle and typically, I have one student each year who has given up before the year even starts. I make it my mission to motivate those students to perform to the best of their ability,” Bavier said. “I love working with these students and showing them they are capable and bright.” Joanne Brush, a math teacher with 36 years in education and 17 years in the district, was most recently named this year’s Teacher of the Year. Bingert said Brush
was an example of a teacher who took the profession for the right reasons. “Mrs. Brush is one of those teachers who does what she does just because they are the right things to do for her students,” Bingert said. “She gives her students her all through extra help, tutoring and home instruction… She is positive at all times and her students are luckier for it.” Mary Dubberly, who spent 26 of her 34 years in education in
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Despite morning rain, Sourlands festival draws a large crowd By Andrew Martins Managing Editor
Families from the surrounding Sourland Mountain region turned out in droves for a day of music, food and fun last Saturday, despite the fact that a forecast for a potentially rainy afternoon loomed over the day. And while some precipitation did hit the festival grounds in the morning, festival volunteer Christopher Georgette said he was happy to see this year’s festivities go on. “The ground was dry by the time the gates opened,” Georgette said. “Thankfully, the rain held off all day, a lot of people came, and we all had a really good time!” Billed over the last 15 years as a fundraiser for the Sourland Conservancy, this year’s Sourland Music Festival kicked off with performances by local bands at Hillbilly Hall. Since its inception, officials said the festival has become an overarching celebration of the area. The 90-square-mile Sourland region is home to the largest contiguous forest in Central New Jersey. The area includes parts of Somerset, Hunterdon and Mercer counties and features forests, wetlands and grasslands. Officials said the region has become a habitate to a “rich diversity of animal and plant species, many rare or endangered.” The forests themselves have been found to be a breeding area for many migratory birds. The mountain itself is actually a 17-mile ridge that stretches from the Delaware River at Lambertville to the western end of Hillsborough Township near Neshanic, through Montgomery Township and into Hopewell Township in Mercer County. For Bob and Judy Czekanski,
who organized both the Critter Corner and History Lane, this year’s event was a great way for local organizations to share their knowledge of the region. According to event organizers, this year’s attending organizations included: The Seeing Eye, Sierra Club, Swallow Hill Farm Alpacas, Conserve Wildlife, Watershed Institute, Raritan Valley Beekeepers, Mercer County Wildlife Center, Philadelphia Insectarium and Butterfly Pavilion, New Jersey Audubon-Plainsboro, Somerset County Park Commission, Mercer County Park Commission Outwater’s Militia, Van Harlingen Historical Society, Stoutsburg Sourland African American Museum, Hopewell Valley Historical Society, East Amwell Historical Society, and Northeast Organic Farmers Association of NJ (NOFA). Each one brought artifacts, offered demonstrations and provided additional information. “We are very fortunate to live in an area with such a rich history and so many active nonprofit organizations,” Bob said. “We are really happy that they came to share the day with us and spread the word about the work they’re doing.” Along with the historical aspect of the festival, attendees were able to enjoy the climbing wall, bouncy house and were welcome to ride “automatic bicycles” along a trail created by Sourland Cycles. When this year’s artists J. B. Kline Band, Joshua Branson, Nalani & Sarina, The Verdict, Stolen Rhodes and Flux Capacitor took the stage, a banner near the stage read “Save the Sourlands.” It’s a saying that Sourland Conservancy Executive Director Caroline Katmann said was the conservanSee SOURLAND, Page 4A
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100 years young
Longtime Hillsborough resident Johanne Costanzo (seated, center) reached a major milestone on June 9, as she celebrated her 100th birthday with friends and family. Mayor Gloria McCauley visited the birthday girl at the Avalon Hillsborough assisted living facility the day before, on June 8, to deliver a proclamation marking the occasion. Costanzo, was born in Oil City, Pennsylvania on June 9, 1918, and grew up on
the Piskorowski Dairy Farm, on Triangle Road in Hillsborough.
Coach earns national recognition By Andrew Martins Managing Editor
A strength and conditioning coach with more than 20 years of experience teaching at Hillsborough High School received national acclaim earlier this month
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for his work as a strength and conditioning coach. Earlier this month, the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) named Jim McFarland, Jr. this year’s High School Strength and Conditioning Coach, making him the 27th recipient of the award. According to the NSCA, winners of the award are selected by a volunteer committee that bases their decision on the individual’s “contribution to the NSCA, their community and the strength and conditioning profession.” “[Coach McFarland] has changed many lives and exemplifies what it is to be an NSCA professional,” NSCA Head Strength and Conditioning Coach Scott Caulfield said. “We are proud to have him as a member and to be awarded this important accolade.” Since he began at Hillsbor-
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ough High School in 1997, McFarland has been responsible for the school’s Raider Strength and Conditioning Co-Curricular Program. Two years later, in 1999, he took over the year-round afterschool strength and conditioning program for grades 9-12 and was given permission to start a similar program for the district’s middle and intermediate schools. In addition to his work at the district, officials said McFarland has participated in eight youth exercise science research studies with The College of New Jersey and has published more than 20 works on the topic. He has also been a speaker for the NSCA for the last 17 years as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist for the NSCA. For the past four years, officials said McFarland has worked
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CALENDAR Sat., June 30
The Somerset County Democratic Committee (SCDC) will be joining forces with local grassroots organizations, elected officials, local clergy and others as part of the National Day of Action “Families Belong Together.” In a statement released last week, the SCDC condemned the “unjust and un-American” practice of separating families who are fleeing violence in their home countries for a better life in the United States. Hundreds of people are expected to attend the rally, which will be held at the Clarence Dillon Public Library located at 2336 Lamington Road in Bedminster. The rally is expected to begin at 10:30 a.m. Those planning to attend are asked not to park in the library’s parking lot and instead park on Clucas Brook Road, the access road to the side of the library off Lamington. Independence Day Celebration. This year’s festivities will take place on Saturday, June 30 at Auten Road Intermediate School. The day’s events start at 5 p.m., with a food tent, dunk tank, live music and free inflatable amusements available until 8 p.m. There will be pay-to-play boardwalk games. A DJ will provide
musical entertainment from 5-9 p.m. Shuttle buses will be provided from the high school at 5 p.m. Rain date is July 1.
For more information, contact the Somerset Patriots at 980-252-0700 or send an e-mail to patriots@ somersetpatriots.com.
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The Clover Hill Reformed Church Worship and Summer Season Sunday School will be at 10 a.m., on the Sixth Sunday after Pentecost. Our sermon, based upon Deuteronomy 5:17-18 and Romans 12:9-20, will be titled “Social Contract.” The Clover Hill Reformed Church is located at 890 Amwell Road, Hillsborough, in the historic village of Clover Hill. Since 1834, we have been providing worship, education, fellowship and mission opportunities for individuals and families in Somerset and Hunterdon Counties. For more information, please call 908-369-8451 or visit our website at www.cloverhillchurch.org.
Fri., July 13
Hillsborough Community Night at Somerset Patriots. The Somerset Patriots will be hosting a Hillsborough Community Night on Friday, July 13 at the 7:05 p.m. game. The Hillsborough Community Night is to be held at TD Bank Ballpark located at 1 Patriots Park in Bridgewater. Hillsborough Community night will also feature exclusive discounted group rates of $8.50 or All-You-Can-Eat-BBQ for $28. To secure your tickets, please visit the Somerset Patriots website at www. somersetpatriots.com/tickets/groupportal Click the “Group Portal Login” button and enter the group password “Hillsborough”.
Annual Rotary fair. The Rotary Club of Hillsborough will once again provide local businesses with multiple opportunities to showcase their services and connect directly with customers at its 11th annual Rotary Fair, scheduled this year for August 14 – 19. Over 15,000 attendees from Hillsborough and surrounding communities are expected to visit the weeklong family event held at the Hillsborough Promenade, 315 Route 206 (adjacent to the Lowe’s parking lot). Businesses have the option of purchasing a $300 sign displayed at the fair throughout the week, or a $600 tented space that provides an opportunity to meet and talk with the fair’s 15,000 attendees. Tent availability is limited. Orders will be handled on a first come, first served basis. For more information on the upcoming Hillsborough Rotary Fair or how to participate as a sign sponsor or tent vendor, please contact Ken Genco at 908229- 5045, kgenco@att. net, or Anthony Franchini at 908-334- 9304, anthony. franchini@td.com.
Sat., Sept. 8
Sourland Spectacular. Enjoy a gorgeous rural ride and gourmet lunch for a great cause! This bicycle rally (not a race!) helps to raise critical funds to sup-
port the Sourland Conservancy’s mission to protect, promote and preserve the unique character of the Sourland region. This event, from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., offers challenging routes for serious cyclists as well as a shorter alternatives for more casual bikers. For information and registration, visit www. sourlandspectacular.com. Proceeds benefit the Sourland Conservancy.
Thurs., Nov. 8
Sight & Sound Shot “Jesus.” Clover Hill Reformed Church is offering a day trip to Sight & Sound in Lancaster, Penn., for the brand new production of “Jesus.” The trip is on Thursday, November 8, 2018. The bus will depart Clover Hill Church, 890 Amwell Road, Hillsborough at 9:15 a.m. Parking is available in the lot across from the church building. The package price includes round trip transportation, a buffet luncheon at Miller’s Smorgasbord, show admission, and all taxes and gratuities. The cost is $129 for adults and $92 for children ages 4 to 12 yrs. Checks should be made payable to Clover Hill Reformed Church. The bus returns to Clover Hill Church approximately 8:45 p.m. For additional information and reservations, contact Diana Reinhardt at 908-369-4362.
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Outdoor Summertime Yoga One Spirit Yoga is offered in the Hopewell bandstand gazebo, June through September at 9 a.m. on Wednesdays. All levels are welcome. Wear
stretchy clothes, bring a beach towel and water bottle. Yoga mats can be provided if you don’t have one. Intend to dissolve your stress, calm your mind and restore your spirit. For questions, please contact Nancy McCormack at mccormackne@comcast. net or 609-466-8786. Walk and Roll events Join the East Coast Greenway Alliance for two 7-mile leisurely-paced bike rides this summer along a traffic-free Canal Road and the D&R Canal between Rocky Hill and the Griggstown Causeway. On July 8, follow the footsteps of George Washington after the Battle of Princeton and learn about his spy John Honeyman on July 8. For the bike ride, meet at 10 a.m. at the D&R Canal State Park parking lot on Kingston-Rocky Hill Road (Route 603) in Rocky Hill just south of Route 518. The ride will use Canal Road and the D&R Canal towpath (weather permitting) to create a seven-mile loop. Plan on a break at the Griggstown Causeway (bring your own water and any snacks). All riders must wear helmets. Both rides are free, but pre-reregistration is required. Sign up via greenway.org/events. Canal Road will be closed to vehicles (local traffic excepted) from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. between Rocky Hill and Griggstown for Franklin Township’s “Walk and Roll” events on June 10, July 8 and Aug. 12. Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary flea markets The Hillsborough Volunteer Fire Company #2
Ladies Auxiliary will hold its 2018 series of flea markets at 375 Rt. 206, Hillsborough until October. Please join us to sell or browse the merchandise. Arrive as early as you like. The flea market is outdoors. Spaces are always available for $15 - no reservations necessary. Tables are not provided. The flea markets are fundraisers for the Hillsborough Volunteer Fire Co. #2 Ladies Auxiliary Dates for future flea markets are as follows: June 30, July 14 and 28, Aug. 11 and 25, Sept. 8 and 22, Oct. 6 and 20. For more information, call 908-359-6819, 908578-5202, or 908-725-4908 Alzheimer’s caregiver support group Following the guidelines of the Alzheimer’s Association, the Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group is “a safe place for caregivers, family and friends of persons with dementia to meet and develop a mutual support system.” The group meets the first Monday and second Wednesday of each month at the Bridgewater United Methodist Church, 651 Country Club Road, Bridgewater. All are welcome.
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Retirees Continued from Page 1A Hillsborough, was a teacher of self-contained moderate classes in the school’s special education program. After her time at the district, Bingert said Dubberly is moving on to work with adults with special needs. After spending nine of her 19 years in education at Hillsborough High School, Bridget Gleason, an instructional assistant and job coach, is also leaving. “Whether working with students at school or on the road, [Gleason] has been that critical added element that has helped some of our students better learn the ways they will become adult workers in our community, and in some cases, workers in our district,” Bingert said. “Although only in our building for nine years, she has had such an impact on our students’ and co-workers’ lives that
she will be sorely missed.” Described as a “piece of work” by Bingert, outgoing special educator Diane Hammond, who spent 18 of her 35 years in education at Hillsborough High School, has also said goodbye to her teaching career. Other retirees for Hillsborough High School included Craig Hoppe, a long-time science teacher; Teresa LaGreca, who spent 18 years as Bingert’s administrative assistant; Virginia Perrotti, a member of the child study team who spent 12 of her 20 years in education at Hillsborough High School; and Fred Salz, a 15-year math teacher who also served as an advisor for photography club. He also regularly built sets for theater productions. Hillsborough Middle School Principal Dr. Joseph Trybulski also shared the microphone to praise Deborah Fingerhut, an instruc-
tional assistant for the last 16 years. “[Fingerhut] was a wonderful asset to so many children and so many classrooms,” Trybulski said. “Her dedicated care now will be given to her grandson and her loving family.” Other outgoing teachers at HMS include: Robert Gill, a science teacher at the school for the last 38 years; Maria Iaia, who spent 15 of her 16 years in Hillsborough schools at HMS teaching world languages; and Bonnie Sobel, who taught music at HMS for the last 32 years. For Woodferm Elementary School, Principal Steven Kerrigan shared his thoughts and feelings on the careers of Colleen Consalvo and Eileen deMatos. Consalvo taught for 35 years, with 28 of those taking place at Woodfern. According to Kerrigan, deMatos spent 24 of her 25
the most influential band in history as John Fitzpatrick, creative director of the Coffeehouse Project, takes you on a historical musical journey. All ages. Mon. July 9, 7-8 p.m. Youth programs (registration required): • Storytime: STEM Stories: Animals in Danger Explore nonfiction books and enjoy a hands-on activity. Ages 36-60 months. Fri. June 29, 10-10:45 a.m. • Movie and Stuffed Animal Sleepover - Watch the movie “The Secret Life of Pets” with a stuffed animal friend. Then create a name tag for them and tuck them in for the night. All ages. Fri. June 29, 3-5 p.m. • Game Central: Middle School Edition - Test your skills or learn new games as you play video games and board games with other gamers at Game Central. Entering grades 6-8. Sat. June 30, 1:30-2:30 p.m. • Game Central: High School Edition - Test your skills or learn new games as you play video games and board games with other gamers at Game Central. Entering grades 9-12. Sat. June 30, 3-4 p.m. • Storytime: Toddler Time - Introduce the pleasure of books to your child through stories, songs, and a simple activity. Ages 18-36 months. Tues. July 3, 9:3010:15 a.m. • Storytime: Rhyme Time - Build brain power with 20 minutes of nursery rhyme fun. Ages birth - 18 months. Tues. July 3, 10:3010:50 a.m. • HHS Summer Reading Book Club - Meet us
weekly in the teen area to discuss that week’s chapters with your peers. Entering grades 9-12. Tues. July 3, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Volunteer Opportunities Interested in being a teen volunteer at SCLSNJ’s Hillsborough Library branch? Email hil.teens.scls@gmail. com for an application and additional information. Grades 7-12. Writing Center Get help with informational and creative writing assignments, proofreading, grammar, spelling, college essay peer review, and midterms/finals writing assignments. The writing center is available to students in grades 3-12. Tuesdays Thursdays, 6-8 p.m. Library resources Book A Librarian - Get personalized help with the online catalog, databases, research questions, storytime plans, locating materials, library apps and readers’ advisory. Parents, children and teens can request an appointment at the Youth Services desk by filling out a simple form. All ages. Bag of Books to Go - You can request, at the Children’s Desk, a bag filled with books related to a theme. Book Discussion Kits - Do you belong to a book discussion group or would you like to start one? Are you looking for a good book to share and have copies for everyone in your group? Our book discussion kits contain ten books that can be checked out for six weeks.
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 June, the collections of Pauline Perlman and Professor Yi-Zhi Huang. In July, view the collections of Survana Nagaraju (student artwork). 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. Special Events SCLSNJ Summer Reading Challenge: The SCLSNJ Summer Reading Challenge continues until Aug. 18. Reading every day - either independently or with someone - can help maintain reading proficiency over the summer. Our challenge supports lifelong learning for all ages, with programs, prizes, reading recommendations, and more. Join SCLSNJ’s Summer Reading Challenge. Register at sclsnj.org/SummerReading or at your local SCLSNJ library branch. Adult programs (registration required): • The History of Rock and Roll: How The Beatles Did It, 1964-1965 - Explore how the Beatles became
years in education at Woodfern Elementary teaching transitional primary. The principal said deMatos was looking forward to spending time with her family. “In trying to come up with something that will encapsulate everything that she has done…the thing that stands out most is she regularly has former students coming back to visit her,” Kerrigan said. “The thought that she has touched these childrens’ lives is truly without measure.” When speaking about Triangle Elementary School’s retiree, Nancy Knutsen, Principal Lisa Heisel said “no one will fill her shoes” at the school in her absence. “We hope to honor her by continuing to see all the
things she has shown over the years,” Heisel said. “Nancy has made us see that we should live today, and everyday, in all caps… Nancy has made us see that in each child is something spectacular.” According to Sunnymead Elementary School Principal Dr. Tammy Jenkins, retirees Kathleen Pisciotta, who began working in the district in 1991, and Ann Cucchiara, who had a circuitous career over the years, were both assets to the school that would be missed. For Amsterdam Middle School, Principal Dr. Mary Ann Mullady said outgoing teachers Barbara Patone and Cynthia Pugnet were important members of the teaching staff. Patone, who spent 23
of her 26 years in education at Amsterdam, “made an impact on many a child and many an adult during her time in Hillsborough,” Mullady said. For Pugnet, who began working at the school in 2003, Mullady said the outgoing kindergarten teacher’s legacy was “the manner in which she treats children. She treats every child with kindness, patience and warmth. She is a safe place in which to nestle. She is their comfort and she is their joy.” The district’s retiring nurses were also recognized during the meeting. Lynne Biegel, Annette Haveson and Ruth Standley each joined the district in 1998, 2000 and 2001, respectively.
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Explore the Pine Barrens through paddles, hikes and tours New Jersey may be the nation’s most densely populated state, but how many of its citizens know the Pine Barrens? The Pine Barrens wilderness includes more than a million acres of pine forests, rivers and streams … with few roads, cars or developments. It’s a place with a unique plants and animals, fascinating history and culture, and it sits atop one of New Jersey’s biggest underground freshwater reserves. It’s also highly accessible, located directly west of the busy Garden State Parkway as it crosses through Ocean, Burlington, Atlantic and Cape May counties. Introducing people to the Pine Barrens is the mis-
sion of Pinelands Adventures, an offshoot of the nonprofit Pinelands Preservation Alliance advocacy group. Now in its fourth season, Pinelands Adventures offers an up close and personal look at the region through paddling trips, hikes and guided tours. Pinelands Adventures was established after Carleton Montgomery, executive director of the Pinelands Preservation Alliance, realized that introducing more people to the Pine Barrens would help build public support for the region’s protection. “Unless people really get to experience something, it remains abstract,” explained Rob Ferber, director of Pinelands Adven-
tures. “Once you paddle down a river or take a hike, you see how special the Pine Barrens are.” In the hot summer, Pinelands Adventures offers paddling on the Mullica and Batsto rivers. The company owns a fleet of kayaks and canoes for naturalistguided and self-guided trips. For those who prefer to explore the Pine Barrens on foot, Pinelands Adventures offers a variety of hikes. One popular hike is the moderate “Journey between Two Rivers,” hike, just upstream of the confluence of the Batsto and Mullica. More serious hikers might enjoy tackling the famous 52-mile Batona Trail in sections with a guide.
Legal Notices ln compliance with the Municipal Land Use Law of the State of New Jersey adopted January 14, 1976, as amended and supplemented, notice is hereby given that Robert J. Manfre applied to the HILLSBOROUGH TOWNSHIP BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT for an approval to permit a 'C' Bulk Variance for relief from maximum impervious coverage, 19.6% requested in a zone requiring maximum of 15%. I hereby propose to construct a sunroom addition at the rear of the residence on property located at 11 Old Somerville Road, known as Block 182 Lot 33 on the Hillsborough Township Tax Maps, owned by Robert J. Manfre. Any person or persons affected by said project will have the opportunity to be heard at the Public Hearing on the application scheduled for July 18th, 2018 at 7:30 p.m. in the Municipal Complex located at 379 South Branch Road, Hillsborough, New Jersey. The application is on file and available for public inspection within the Planning Office of the Municipal Complex located at 379 South Branch Road, Hillsborough, New Jersey, during normal business hours from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Robert J. Manfre 11 Old Somerville Road Hillsborough, NJ 08844 PP, 1x, 6/29/18 Fee: $22.32 Affidavit: $15.00 LEGAL NOTICE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: In compliance with the Municipal Land Use Law of the State of New Jersey adopted January 14, 1976, as amended and supplemented, notice is hereby given that we: Phuong Ngo and Brian Chin applied to the HILLSBOROUGH TOWNSHIP BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT for an approval to permit the conditions outlined below: ‘C’ Bulk Variance(s) to obtain relief from impervious coverage (Requesting 23.3%, 17.7% permitted). We hereby propose to 1) install front and backyard walkways which includes replacement of the current front concrete walkway with new pavered walkway; 2) expand existing driveway, 3) provide for backyard hardscaped pool patio and concrete shed pad on property located at 23 Jamieson Way, known as Block 207.01 Lot 107.09 on the Hillsborough Township Tax Maps, owned by Brian Chin. Any person or persons affected by said project will have an opportunity to be heard at the Public Hearing of the application schedule for July 18, 2018 at 7:30 p.m. in the Municipal Complex located at 379 South Branch Road, Hillsborough, New Jersey. The application is on file and available for public inspection with the Planning Office of the Municipal Complex located at 379 South Branch Road, Hillsborough, New Jersey, during normal business hours from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Phuong Ngo – Applicant 23 Jamieson Way Hillsborough, NJ 08844
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a unique and special place that the people who come are usually interested in learning more about it.” Pinelands Adventures also runs “Pinelands Discovery Tours,” which include nature walks along the Mullica River at Goshen Pond, wading in the river with nets to find aquatic life, and learning how to conduct water quality surveys. Many schools, including some from Newark and Camden, offer trips to students. Thanks to grants from the Victoria Foundation and Subaru, Pinelands Adventures can provide the programs to these urban districts at little or no cost. Want to have fun this summer while learning about the Pine Barrens
from those who know it best? Try Pinelands Adventures! To sign up for a paddle, or book a hike or bus tour, go to www.pinelandsadventures.org. For more information about the Pine Barrens, visit the Pinelands Preservation Alliance website at www.pinelandsalliance.org. And to learn about preserving New Jersey’s land and natural resources, visit the New Jersey Conservation Foundation website at www.njconservation. org or contact me at info@ njconservation.org. Michele S. Byers is executive director of the New Jersey Conservation Foundation in Morristown.
University for the Spring 2018 semester. Justin, a 2015 graduate of Hillsborough High School, just completed his junior year majoring in Computer Science. --Donna Conrad has been named to the Spring 2018 Dean’s List at the University at Albany. Students named to the Dean’s List earned at least a 3.5 GPA. --Elizabeth Cochran, a junior major at Grove City College, has been named to the Dean’s List with Distinction for the Spring 2018 semester. Elizabeth is a 2015 graduate of Hillsborough High School and is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bradley Cochran (Cynthia) from Hillsborough. Students eligible for the Dean’s List have a GPA of 3.40 to 3.59; for the Dean’s List with Distinction a GPA
of 3.60 to 3.84 and for the Dean’s List with High Distinction a GPA of 3.85 to 4.0. --Peter Dombrowski of Hillsborough earned a spot on the University of Dayton’s spring 2018 dean’s list, which honors undergraduate students achieving a minimum 3.5 GPA for the semester. --Students have been named to the University of Delaware Dean’s List for the Spring 2018 semester: Brianna Ames; Madison Becker; Eric Brandwein; Madison D’Amico; Alison DeCasperis; Courtney Defeo; Rebecca DelCore; Michael Engelhardt; Alyssa Fodera; Samara Friedman; Annie Gawroniak; Christian Gerry; Nicole Girardi; Justin Havel; Caroline Hu; Michael Irwin; Jenna Landesman; Daniel
Leddy; Kathleen Lumia; Gillian Manning; Marisa Mazuera; Hannah McCray; Shannon McNaul; Paul Michinard; Christina Occhi; Austin Schimmel; Pierce Shein; Elaina Volpe. --The University of Hartford is pleased to announce Stacy Muema of Hillsborough has been named to its Dean’s List for Spring 2018. --Muhlenberg College held its 170th baccalaureate and commencement ceremonies on May 17 and 18. A total of 519 degrees were awarded to 511 students, and 267 students in the Class of 2018 graduated with honors and distinctions. Alison Calamoneri of Hillsborough graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Dance and a minor in English.
gie Glass, Cookin’ with Greens, Devalila Yoga and Trauma Resolution, Kathy Jeanne Millinery, Inside Out, Friends of Historic Flemington, Dar James, Lisa Medoff Designs, Montessori Kids Universe, Myriad Mirage, Princeton Learning Cooperative, State Plate Designs, Stephanie Michelle Creations, Sugar Mag’s Rags, Susan Joy Rosetty. The Ryland Inn hosted the VIP Experience for the second year, where guests enjoyed beverages and snacks throughout the day with a full buffet meal prepared by renowned Execu-
tive Chef Chris Albrecht. In addition, several local vendors served their specialty foods and beverages to festival guests: Sourland Mountain Spirits, Brick Farm Market, Basil Bandwagon, Tower Dogs, Rockhard Pickles, Dellano’s, Maddalena’s Cheesecake & Catering, Ama’s Italian Gelato, River Horse Brewery, Flounder Brewery and Unionville Vineyards. Following the event, its organizers thanked the following sponsors and partners: The Ryland Inn, Secure Retirement Strategies, Bank of Princeton, Sourland Cycles, Sourland
Mountain Spirits, Kilbourne & Kilbourne, The Bent Spoon, The Brothers Moon, Volvo Cars Princeton, Coldwell Banker, Union Line Garage, Northeast Organic Farming Association (NOFA), New Jersey Sierra Club, the D&R Greenway Land Trust, Mercer County Park Commission, The Watershed Institute, Friends of Hopewell Valley Open Space (FoHVOS), REI, and Princeton Music Exchange. For more information about the Sourland region or the Sourland Conservancy, visit www. sourland.org.
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Those interested in historic and cultural landmarks can take a Pinelands Adventures bus trip. Try the John McPhee Tour, based on the places made famous by the New Jersey author’s 1968 book. There’s also a fall cranberry farm tour, and a “ghost towns of the Pine Barrens” tour. Last year, about 8,000 people joined Pinelands Adventures paddles, hikes and tours. Most came from outside the Pine Barrens, in New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania. “A lot of people don’t know that this incredible wilderness is here in between New York City and Philadelphia, in the most densely populated state,” said Rob. “It’s such
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During Commencement ceremonies on May 21, 2018, Lehigh University conferred 1,103 Bachelor’s degrees, 402 Master’s degrees and 59 Doctoral degrees. Of the more than 1,500 graduates, degree recipients came from 42 states and 53 countries, majoring in 91 different disciplines. Megan Schappert graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering degree with Honors Megan Olivola graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering degree with Honors --Courtney Shapiro of Hillsborough Township excelled during the Spring 2018 semester, achieving a GPA of at least 3.5 to earn a spot on the Hofstra University Dean’s List. --Justin Tran was named to the dean’s list at Cornell
Sourland Continued from Page 1A cy’s “unofficial motto.” “Our mission is to protect, promote and preserve the unique character of the Sourland Mountain region,” she said. “The health of the forest is critical, so we do focus a lot of our efforts on the environment especially stewardship. We also strive to protect and promote the rich history of the region.” Along with the day’s musical talent, more than twenty local artists, crafters and vendors attended the festival, including Alleyne Studios, Art Sink, Bour-
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HILLSBOROUGH SENIOR CORNER CHAPTER A At our July 5 meeting, we will have Linda Barth, historian of the Delaware & Raritan Canal. Trips & Programs Sun., May 19-26, 2019 - We have a special offer with great prices and perks for a limited time for a cruise to beautiful Bermuda. Open to members and non-members. Bermuda seven day cruise from New York on The Norwegian Escape. Our group prices and perks are locked-in until July 27. You may be able to join the group until Dec. 31, if cabins are still available. Stateroom price examples for two people - includes tax and fees: Inside: $2,404 - $2.504* Oceanview: $2,804 $2,864 mid-ship* Balcony: $3,104 $3,204 Mini-suite w/balcony: $3,504 - $3,544 Studio (single): $1,602* *Depends on location Choice of two perks: paid gratuities, beverage package, specialty dining, free wifi, etc. 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. Thurs. Aug 16 – Sight & Sound “Jesus.” Bus, admission, lunch at Miller’s Smorgasbord, Depart Lowes 9:45 a.m. Cost $129. Maritime Canada Coastal Wonders with all its rugged and pristine beauty.
Aug. 22 to Sept. 1, 2018. Halifax, Peggy’s Cove, Cape Breton, Cabot Trail, Prince Edward Island, “Anne of Green Gables,” Hopewell Rocks, Bay of Fundy, and Lunenburg. Trip is closed. Thurs. Sept. 20 – Hunterdon Hills Playhouse “Run For Your Wife.” Served lunch, dessert buffet and a hilarious show. Cost $59. Bus departs 10:15 a.m. Lowes parking lot. Drivers should arrive at HHP at 11:10 a.m. Signups start July 5. Thurs. Oct. 23 – Cabaret By The Sea at Crystal Point Yacht Club in Pt. Pleasant, NY. Three course lunch and a show “Dynamite 60s & 70s” with Vincent Talarico. Bus departs 9:45 a.m. form Lowes parking lot. Sign-ups start July 5. Wed., Dec. 5 – Radio City Christmas Spectacular in NYC. Bus, show and family style lunch at nearby Buca Di Beppo Restaurant. Cost $138. Bus departs Lowes at 8:45 a.m. Signups start July 5. For information on any of our upcoming trips, call Diana Reinhardt at 908369-4362. News & Notes Book Club chat group will resume in September. All Hillsborough seniors age 60 and older are invited to join Chapter A. Younger spouses of seniors also are 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
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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-to-the-minute information at hsccb.webs. com. Contact Ralph Fariello with additional items at the next club meeting. The next monthly meeting will be held July 12. 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 July 19. 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 Ligreci’s Staten Island theme: Happy Days - July 18 Hunterdon Hills Playhouse - Aug 15 Long Island 4 days/3 nights - Sept 4-7 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
Continued from Page 1A as an adjunct professor at The College of New Jersey for its practical exercise science course. He also has a USA Weightlifting Senior Level Certification with extensive experience in youth competitive Olympic weightlifting, powerlifting, and recent work with our country’s long-term athletic development grass roots introduction. As far as his further contribution to the NSCA, officials said McFarland currently serves on the organization’s “New Jersey Advisory Board, the NSCA High School Coaches Working Group, The Raritan Valley Community College Exercise Science Committee, and is the Northeast Kingdom Running Camp (VT) Strength
and Conditioning Advisor.” McFarland will accept the award at the 41st Annual NSCA National Conference held between July 11-14 in Indianapolis. For those interested in participating, McFarland’s Raider Strength and Conditioning Program will run this summer from June 25 to August 2 at Hillsborough High School for students who attend Hillsborough High School, Hillsborough Middle School or Auten Road Intermediate School. More information on specific days and times, as well as how to register for the program, can be found at the Raider Strength and Conditioning website, found here: https://tinyurl. com/y8lghpza.
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IN HONOR AND FOND MEMORY OF OUR PARTNER, COLLEAGUE, AND FRIEND,
DR. JEFFREY L. CHAIT, M.D. It is with profound sadness that we announce the death of Dr. Jeffrey Chait. His passing on June 15, after a brief illness, is a loss to PMG, to his many devoted patients, and to his wife, Rita and their children and grandchildren. The funeral occurred June 17. Jeffrey Chait joined PMG in 1992. Since then, he tirelessly served his PMG patients, supporting countless mothers-to-be and their babies, and caring for women throughout their lives. He had a quick smile, was warm and compassionate, and was known for his calmness in the midst of times of stress. The entire Princeton Medical Group Family mourns the loss of such a great physician. His family has asked that donations in his memory be made to Doctors Without Borders.
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