NESTLÉ DRUMSTICK BRAND SEEKS DYNAMIC YOUNG HEROES – If you know a selfless child or teenager who has made a difference in the lives of others, here’s a way to reward their dedication and determination. The Nestlé Drumstick brand is celebrating young people who have accomplished amazing things – both large and small. Until September 15, adults can nominate outstanding kids as part of the Nestlé Drumstick Heroes Contest. Fifty winning kids will be awarded the ultimate summer celebration, complete with enough Nestlé Drumstick sundae cones and a fun-filled party package to host an unforgettable event for up to 50 family and friends.Entries will be judged on the child or teenager’s accomplishments, as well as the originality and creativity used to achieve their goals. Contest entry forms are available to download at http://www.drumstick.com. Submit your story (150 to 500 words), along with the completed entry form, describing why the child deserves to be honored as a Drumstick Hero. Adults over the age of 18 may nominate children between 6 and 17 years of age who are residents of the United States. Official contest rules are available online. All entries must be received by September 15. Winning children will be notified by phone and/or mail.
The Hunterdon County Mental Health Board invites interested persons to a Public Hearing regarding the State of New Jersey, Division of Mental Health and Addiction Service’s plan to redirect Hunterdon County Adults under 65 years from Hagedorn Psychiatric Hospital to Greystone Park Psychiatric Hospital.
Persons from the state will be available to present their plans and hear public comment on Thursday, September 2, 2010, from 6 to 8 pm at the Hunterdon County Rt. 12 Complex, Building #1 Assembly Room, 314 Rt 12, Raritan Township.
It is the policy of Hunterdon County to provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities, with advance notification of need. Persons requiring accommodations must call Kay Strain at (908) 788-1253(Voice/TDD), 5 days prior to the meeting date.
For more information, please call Cathy Zahn, Mental Health Planner, Hunterdon County Department of Human Services, P.O. Box 2900, Flemington, NJ 08822 (908) 788-1372 or e-mail czahn@co.hunterdon.nj.us.
The Rutgers Master Gardener Helpline provides advice to the gardening public as one of the many volunteer efforts of the Rutgers Master Gardeners of Somerset and Hunterdon Counties. This
unique sevrice is provided by new graduates of the Master Gardener program along with experienced, certified Master Gardeners of the Rutgers Cooperative Extension. The Helpline’s trained Master Gardener volunteers answer Hunterdon residents’ garden and landscape questions at 908-788-1735 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Monday and Wednesday. Gardeners with questions may also visit the Rutgers Cooperative Extension office at 4 Gauntt Place off Route 31 just north of Hunterdon Medical Center in Raritan Township during those hours.
Calvary Episcopal Church in Flemington NJ http://www.calvary-episcopal.com/ will resume regular Sunday worship schedule on Sunday, September 12th. The Sunday worship schedule is 7:30AM, 9:00AM and 11:00AM.
Jo Coudert, who lives in Califon, NJ, has her tenth book coming out this month from Harlequin Press.
The Dog Who Healed a Family is a collection of animal stories that previously appeared in major magazines, including the Reader’s Digest, McCall’s, and Woman’s Day. All of the stories are true and share a common theme of the love and caring that can exist between people and animals as varied as a parrot, a goose, and a javelina.
Coudert’s previous books include Seven Cats and the Art of Living and The Ditchdiggers’s Daughters, a New Jersey First book. She is also the author of four plays produced off-Broadway and over one hundred magazine articles.
The NJDEP’s Division of Fish and Wildlife has issued a Special Wildlife Management Permit to control feral hogs in Deer Management Zone 25. Hunters do not need a separate permit to pursue hogs in this zone. They need only have their regular hunting licenses and deer permits necessary to hunt deer during the applicable seasons. Feral hogs may be harvested anywhere in the zone. Free-ranging feral hogs of either gender and any age are legal game while deer hunting during the Fall Bow, Permit Bow, Six-day Firearm, Permit Muzzleloader, Permit Shotgun and Winter Bow seasons, provided the hunter has not reached the bag limit for the deer season which is open and for which the hunter has the required license and deer permits. For more information on the hunting of feral hogs visit http://www.njfishandwildlife.com/news/2010/feralhogs10.htm.
Readington Rockets fastpitch softball will hold tryouts for their 14U, 12U & 10U teams dates as follows: 14U on 8/31; 12U on 9/1; 10U on 9/2. One tryout will be held for all levels on 9/8. Rain date for all dates is 9/9. The Rockets softball program consists of play in a fall development league, indoor winter training, spring 2011 training and tournament play and summer 2011 league and tournament play. Eligibility is as follows: 14U born in 1996 or later; 12U born in 1998 or later; 10U born in 2000 or later. TAll tryouts will be held at Hillcrest Park on Hillcrest Rd in Readington. Registration begins at 6 pm and tryouts begin promptly at 6:30 pm. Players should bring glove, cleats, bat and batting helmet. Bats and helmets will be available if needed. For more information call Readington Recreation at 908-534-9752.
Marines of Detachment 927 will hold a membership drive and fundraiser on Saturday and Sunday August 21 and 22, 2010 at the Super Wal-Mart in Flemington and Wal-Mart in Whitehouse Station from 9-5. Funds raised for this event will go to assisting Marine Corps League Detachment 927 and assisting local charities in Hunterdon County. For more information, please call Mark Paradis at 908-236-8464 or go to our web site at http://www.hcmcl.org.
PRE-SCHOOL FOR FOUR YEAR OLDS ~ SEPTEMBER 2010 ~ Applications now accepted! A full-time, certified, district teacher and full-time classroom assistant(s) teach our programs. A speech therapist is available in the classroom several days per week to enhance the speech skills of all students. A certified school nurse attends each day.
Preschool programs implement the State recommended Creative Curriculum, which prepares students for a successful transition into Kindergarten. Students must be 4 years old by October 1, 2010 and must be toilet trained. Programs meet 5 days/week and follow the district calendar. Students DO NOT need to reside within the school district. Parents are responsible for providing transportation and paying tuition to the
Board of Education at a rate of $300 per month for 10 months. Copper Hill School – 9:30—11:45 a.m. Barley Sheaf School – 11:45—2:00 p.m. Parents seeking to enroll their child should call: Flemington-Raritan Regional School District, Department of Special Services, (908) 284-7680.
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I may only be 5 but traditions are important to me.
A lot of things come in my mind…
I love decorating with my mom. I decide where the ornaments will go on the tree. Then all the pretty lights are lit and the tree is sparkling. When we shop it’s like an adventure finding the perfect gift for everyone. Buying gifts makes me happy. It’s fun to wrap too. I put fancy bows on all of the presents. We use my grandmother’s cheesecake recipe and lasagna recipe and I roll all of the meatballs. I then help mom set the table because everyone comes to our house on Christmas day. On Christmas Eve we have a seafood dinner at my grandparents house. We eat, and eat, and eat, and eat. Then we go to church for midnight mass. The church music makes me tear. Only the candles are lit when we celebrate Jesus’ birthday. To me, the best part of Christmas is being with all of my family and of course the presents because I like to be surprised.
On Christmas morning my dad puts on cool Christmas music that I like to sing to. Then he prepares the antipasto and I snack on olives, mozzarella, prosciutto, and stinky cheese. Then we get ready for our family to come. I put on my favorite dress and shiny shoes. When Christmas is all over, I realize how happy it made me feel.
By: Bianca Centamore
Kindergarten
Three Bridges School
Flemington
The Hunterdon County Chamber of Commerce will be holding a Holiday Wine Tasting Event on Saturday, December 5 from 1:00-5:00pm at Liberty Village Premium Outlets in Flemington, NJ. Arranged by Central Liquors, there will be over 20 distributors present and a portion of the proceeds will benefit the Flemington Food Pantry.
Come ready to sample wine and shop at over 40 outlet stores. Find impressive savings at Ann Taylor Factory Store, Brooks Brothers Factory Store, Calvin Klein, Cole Haan, J.Crew, Jones New York, Liz Claiborne, Michael Kors, Nike, Polo Ralph Lauren, Timberland, Tommy Hilfiger and more.
“The (Hunterdon) Chamber is thrilled to partner with Central Liquors and Liberty Village to put on this event,” said Chris Phelan, President & CEO of the Hunterdon County Chamber of Commerce. “I am confident that our Holiday Wine Tasting will be a great way to kick off the holiday season,” Phelan went on to say.
Tickets are $30 for Chamber members and $40 for General Admission. For questions or to register please call 908-782-7115 or visit www.hunterdon-chamber.org. The Chamber will be collecting donations for the Flemington Food Pantry. Non-perishable items only, please.
Do you know what Kwanzaa is? Contrary to some beliefs, Kwanzaa was not created to replace any other December holiday. Kwanzaa was created as a celebration of the African culture that was stolen away from slaves when they were unwillingly brought here.
Therefore Kwanzaa was created as a week-long secular holiday to celebrate family, community, culture and tradition. The name “Kwanzaa” comes from the Swahili word for “first fruits”. Many of the symbols, phrases and traditions for Kwanzaa are derived from various African cultures.
On Saturday December 12th, area children are invited to learn more about Kwanzaa with their families at Sphericality studio at 122 Main Street in Flemington from 1-3 pm. There will be crafts, African fashions and stories told by professional storyteller Julie Pasqual. This event is free and open to everyone.
To reserve your child’s spot, please call Katya at Sphericality Studio at 908-376-1422 extension 112.
FLEMINGTON, NJ Roman Jewelers will be hosting a Simon G. Trunk show. The event is being held Saturday, September 5th in the Flemington location at 39 Renaissance Plaza and the next day at their Bridgewater mall store. The event is from 1-4 pm both days and will feature the award-winning designer’s full product line, as well as some special limited-edition pieces.
“Interestingly, one of Hollywood’s biggest designers is also one of Roman Jewelers biggest designers,” said Sophie Shor, co-owner and Vice President. Roman Jewelers has been carrying Simon G’s jewelry for the last ten years, and Mrs Shor adds that, “Simon G. has been one of our customer’s favorites for a long time because of his passion for creating designs with tremendous attention to detail.”
Simon G. was named as one of the top ten designers that fine jewelers across the United States would most want to carry in their stores. His creations are unique and delicate, and feature white diamonds, colored diamonds, and precious gemstones. They are created as timeless designs that will become heirlooms, treasured by generations to come. Simon G. is known for designing the jewelry that women really want because he stays in close touch with the preferences of his customers.
“With the company bringing in the full inventory for these two days, this is a perfect opportunity for local ladies to see fashion-forward, beautiful jewelry, right here in Somerset and Hunterdon Counties,” adds daughter and General Manager, Lucy Zimmerman.
For photos of Simon G. jewelry and more information, go to www.romanjewelers.com under the category of “Designer Jewelry.”
Roman Jewelers is a family owned and operated store with locations in Flemington and the Bridgewater Commons Shopping Mall in Bridgewater. Roman Jewelers specializes in custom jewelry design, fine jewelry including diamond and bridal jewelry, designer jewelry and jewelry repairs. The Roman Jewelers Flemington location also offers a wide selection of fine Swiss watches. Additional information about the company is available at www.romanjewelers.com.
Air National Guard Airman 1st Class Andrew L. Walker graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.
The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills.
He is the son of Bruce Walker of Basking Ridge. He graduated in 2004 from Ridge High School, and earned a bachelor’s degree in 2009 from Rutgers University, New Brunswick.
Air National Guard Airman 1st Class Nicholas E. Carpenito graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.
The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills.
Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force.
He is the son of Edward Carpenito of Clinton, and s a 2007 graduate of Cherokee High School in Marlton.
Air Force Airman Gerald J. Sarno graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.
The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. He is the son of Sharon Sarno of East Brunswick, and is a 2008 graduate of Cardinal McCarrick High School, South Amboy.
Jeff Martin is a JAG lawyer for the U.S. Air Force.
He graduated Edison High School in 2001 and graduated from The College of New Jersey in 2005. While working in the State Assembly Office, he also attended Rutgers Law School Camden. In his second year of law school he decided he wanted to serve his country. He graduated from the Officer’s Training Corp. last February, and is stationed at Mildenhall Air Force Base in England.
Air National Guard Airman 1st Class Angel L. Figueroa has graduated from the Special Vehicle Maintenance Apprentice Course at the Naval Construction Training Center, Port Hueneme, Calif.
The course is designed to train students to perform maintenance tasks on military and commercial design firefighting, crash, refueling, and material handling equipment vehicles used in direct support of the Air Force flying mission.
Figueroa is the son of Angel L. and Margarita Figueroa of Edison. The airman graduated in 1992 from J.P. Stevens High School, Edison, and received a bachelor’s degree in 1999 from Kean University, Union.
Army Pfc. Brian Troland has graduated from Basic Combat Training at Fort Sill, Lawton, Okla.
During the nine weeks of training, the soldier studied the Army mission and received instruction and training exercises in drill and ceremonies, Army history, core values and traditions, military courtesy, military justice, physical fitness, first aid, rifle marksmanship, weapons use, map reading and land navigation, foot marches, armed and unarmed combat, and field maneuvers and tactics.
He is the son of Mary Troland of Edison and Dave Troland of Woodbridge. Troland is a 2003 graduate of Edison High School.
Air National Guard Airman 1st Class James F. Mullen graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.
The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. He is the son of Shirley Mullen of Brick, and James Mullen Sr. of Flemington. Mullen is a 2008 graduate of Brick Township High School.
Army Pvt. Peter J. Marano has graduated from basic infantry training at Fort Benning, Columbus, Ga.
During the nine weeks of training, the soldier received training in drill and ceremonies, weapons, map reading, tactics, military courtesy, military justice, physical fitness, first aid, and Army history, core values and traditions.
He is the son of Carla Marano of Green Brook, and is a 2008 graduate of Watchung Hills Regional High School, Warren.
Jared J. Santos has graduated from the Army ROTC (Reserve Officer Training Corps) Leader Development and Assessment Course, also known as “”Operation Warrior Forge,” at Fort Lewis, Tacoma, Wash.
Cadets in their junior and senior year of college must complete the leadership development course. Upon successful completion of the course, the ROTC program, and graduation from college, cadets are commissioned as second lieutenants in the U.S. Army, National Guard, or Reserve.
He is the son of Iluminado F. and April Santos of Highland Park. The cadet received a degree in 2009 from Rutgers University, Newark.
Pvt. Martin J. Striefler Jr. recently completed 13 week basic training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot in Parris Island, S.C.
He received the Rifle Expert badge during his training. Striefler will report to School of Infantry at Camp Lejuene, N.C., and then to MOS School in Pensacola,
Fla.
Striefler is a 2009 graduate of Middlesex High School and is the son of Martin J. and Donna Striefler of MIddlesex.
Army Reserve Staff Sgt. Vikas J. Urtekar has been mobilized and activated for deployment overseas to a forward operating base in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Operation Iraqi Freedom is the official name given to military operations involving members of the U.S. armed forces and coalition forces participating in efforts to free and secure Iraq. Mission objectives focus on force protection, peacekeeping, stabilization, security and counter-insurgency operations as the Iraqi transitional governing bodies assume full sovereign powers to govern the peoples of Iraq. Urtekar, a civil affairs specialist, is a member of the 352nd Civil Affairs Command, based in Fort Meade, Md. He has served in the military for 11 years.
He is the son of Vilas J. and Vidya V. Urtekar of New Brunswick, and is a 1998 graduate of Garden State Academy in Tranquility.
Army Reserve Pvt. Karen Y. Dubon has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C.
During the nine weeks of training, the soldier studied the Army mission, history, tradition and core values, physical fitness, and received instruction and practice in basic combat skills and other maneuvers.
Dubon is the daughter of Ana Dubon of New Brunswick.
Air National Guard Master Sgt. Frank V. Valls De Los Reyes has deployed to the U.S. Naval Base, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to serve as a member of Joint Task Force-GTMO in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and/or Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Servic emembers from all branches of the U.S. armed forces are involved in a joint-military operation whose mission is to conduct safe and humane care and custody of detained enemy combatants, and to conduct interrogation operations to collect strategic intelligence; and ensure and support coordination among government agencies involved in the detention of suspected terrorists.
Valls De Los Reyes is an electrical power production craftsman with 19 years of military service. He is the son of Jeanette Valls De Los Reyes of Macbeth Drive, Old Bridge.
Navy Seaman Recruit Nicholas T. Tye, son of Dawn and Thomas P. Tye of Old Bridge, recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill.
During the eight-week program, Tye completed a variety of training which included classroom study and practical instruction on naval customs, first aid, firefighting, water safety and survival, and shipboard and aircraft safety. An emphasis was also placed on physical fitness.
Tye is a 2008 graduate of Old Bridge High School.
Air National Guard Airman 1st Class Trong T. Nguyen graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.
The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills.
Nguyen graduated in 1998 from Perth Amboy High School, and received a bachelor’s degree in 2005 from The University of Massachusetts, Boston.
Coast Guard Seaman Alexandra Day, daughter of Beth A. Day and Richard Dey, of South River, recently graduated from the U.S. Coast Guard Recruit Training Center in Cape May. Dey will join 36,000 other men and women who comprise the Coast Guard’s force. She is a 2008 graduate of South River High School.
Lopez is a 2007 graduate of South Plainfield High School.
Coast Guard Seaman Joseph K. Merizalde of Spotswood recently graduated from the U.S. Coast Guard Recruit Training Center in Cape May. Recruits receive instruction on the Coast Guard’s core values – honor, respect and devotion to duty, and how to apply them in their military performance and personal conduct.
Merizalde is a 2007 graduate of Spotswood High School.
Army National Guard 1st Lt. Jacqueline V. Cincotta has returned to the U.S. after being deployed overseas at a forward operating base in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Operation Iraqi Freedom is the official name given to military operations involving members of the U.S. armed forces and coalition forces participating in efforts to free and secure Iraq. Mission objectives focus on force protection, peacekeeping, stabilization, security and counter-insurgency operations as the Iraqi transitional governing bodies assume full sovereign powers to govern the peoples of Iraq.
Cincotta, a medical operations and patient administration officer, is normally assigned to the Headquarters Company, 56th Brigade Combat Team, Philadelphia, Pa. She has three years of military service.
She is the daughter of Joseph and Maureen Cincotta of Stockton. The lieutenant graduated in 2003 from Mount St. Mary Academy, Watchung, and received a bachelor’s degree in 2007 from the University of Scranton.
Army National Guard Pfc. Oscar Arevalo has graduated from Basic Combat Training at Fort Sill, Lawton, Okla.
During the nine weeks of training, the soldier studied the Army mission and received instruction and training exercises in drill and ceremonies, Army history, core values and traditions, military courtesy, military justice, physical fitness, first aid, rifle marksmanship, weapons use, map reading and land navigation, foot marches, armed and unarmed combat, and field maneuvers and tactics.
Arevalo is the nephew of Ana Moreno of Beverly Hills Terrace, Woodbridge.
Army National Guard Sgt. Jeffrey W. Mullins has been mobilized and activated for deployment overseas to a forward operating base in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.
Enduring Freedom is the official name given to anti-terrorism military operations involving U.S. troops and allied coalition partners. Reserve component members from all branches of the U.S. armed forces have been mobilized, activated and deployed along with active duty members to support the war against global terrorism.
Mullins, a healthcare specialist (combat medic), is normally assigned to the 72nd Field Artillery, Fort Dix. He has two years of military service. His wife, Nancy, is the daughter of May D. Sweeney of Iselin.
Military achiever news appears Sundays in the Courier News and Home News Tribune. E-mail information to cnmetro@MyCentralJersey.com or hntmetro@MyCentralJersey.com.
The Cub Scouts of Pack 61 in Flemington got to welcome home marine Staff Sergeant, Jason Adams from his deployment to Afghanistan. Sgt. Adam’s son Joshua, is a member of Pack 61. The Cub Scouts also collected and presented to American Legion Post 159 hand held games, word puzzles, decks of cards, hot chocolate and hot cider packs, snacks, travel size toiletries and holiday cards for “deployment” to a platoon in Afghanistan that includes a local soldier.
A 59-year-old Lebanon Township resident was listed in critical condition Friday after suffering burns in a house fire at 46 Musconetcong River Road on Thanksgiving afternoon.
Paul Drake, who is in the Burn Center at St. Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston, was smoking near an oxygen tank in his bedroom when the fire started, police said.
Drake has emphysema, police said.
He was transported to the hospital by the state police medevac helicopter.
No other injuries were reported.
The fire was quickly extinguished and the home suffered smoke and heat damage, police said.
Responding to the scene were firefighters from the township and from Hampton, High Bridge, Glen Gardner, Washington Borough and Lebanon Borough.
Diane Concannon, of the American Red Cross of Central Jersey, said the organization provided the four adults and three teenagers living in the house assistance in finding overnight housing.
Concannon said Red Cross volunteers responded to the scene. The organization also will follow up with the victims to see if any more assistance will be necessary.
Michael Deak: 908-243-6611; mdeak@MyCentralJersey.com.
A Lebanon Township resident is listed in critical condition after he was injured in a fire at his Musconetcong River Road residence on Thanksgiving afternoon.
Paul Drake is at the Burn Center at St. Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston. The fire, which started shortly before 3:30 p.m., displaced four adults and three teenage children, who were provided with assistance from the American Red Cross of Central Jersey.
Preliminary reports indicate that Drake may have been smoking in bed.
WARRANT ARREST, Nov. 21. Sgt. Christopher DeWire went to the Wall Township Police Department to pick up Frederick Hirsch, 40, of Bayville, who was wanted on an outstanding warrant from Readington Municipal Court for $2,500. He was lodged in the Hunterdon County Jail in default of bail.
WARRANT ARREST, Nov. 22. Patrolman James Ayotte went to the Perth Amboy Police Department to pick up Kevin Lecompte, 33, who was wanted on an outstanding warrant from Readington Municipal Court for $1,000. He was lodged in the Hunterdon County Jail in default of bail.
MARIJUANA, Nov. 20. Police were called to a residence on Railroad Lane for a family disturbance. After an investigation, police charged a 20-year old male for possession of less than 50 grams of marijuana, disorderly conduct, and obstruction of justice. He was released to a friend. Because it was a domestic incident, the name is being withheld by police.
DRUNKEN DRIVING, Nov. 22. Michael Rogala, 20, of Bridgewater, was charged with drunken driving on southbound Route 202 near Railroad Avenue. Sgt. Christopher DeWire also charged Rogala with operation of a motor vehicle by someone under the legal age to purchase alcohol, failure to maintain a lane, failure to stop at a stop sign, having an unrestrained passenger and having a juvenile riding on parts not intended for passengers. Two juvenile passengers were picked up by their parents, and Rogala was released to a friend.
Source: Central Jersey police departments.
Thousands of Hunterdon County runners and walkers kicked off their Thanksgiving on Thursday at the starting line of the 17th annual Center for Educational Advancement and Johanna Foods Turkey Trot 5K Run and 2-Mile Fitness Walk.
Proceeds from the event benefit the Center for Educational Advancement, a borough-based nonprofit organization that provides employment, job and social skills preparation, and support to people with disabilities or other social disadvantages.
This year’s race was expected to draw about 5,000 participants — more than 2008’s, which registered about 4,044 walkers and runners.
Among the many local businesses sponsoring the event were Johanna Foods, Snickers Marathon, borough-based Mercedes-Benz, Investors Savings Bank and Basil Bandwagon.
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The Hunterdon County Health Department has opened registration for three additional clinics to dispense the H1N1, or swine flu, vaccine, the department announced Wednesday.
Those wishing to obtain the swine flue vaccine must preregister via the county’s Web site at www.co.hunterdon.nj.us.health/htm.
The three clinics are open to those 10 to 24 years old, caregivers of infants 6 months or younger, health-care providers, EMS workers and adults ages 25 to 64 with chronic health conditions, such as asthma, diabetes or immune suppression concerns.
The clinics will be held from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., Dec. 3 at South Hunterdon Regional High School in West Amwell, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Holland Brook School in Readington, and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Dec. 6 at Voorhees High School in Lebanon Township, said Carl Rachel, Health Department spokesman.
Residents with children younger than 10 are urged to contact their private medical care providers about scheduling H1N1 vaccinations, Rachel said.
Roman Jewelers recently was recognized at the NJ Family Business of the Year 2009 Awards at the Crystal Plaza in Livingston.
Established in 1993, the award honors family businesses whose innovative practices and policies have had a positive impact on both business and community.
With stores in Flemington and Bridgewater, Romans Jewelers was honored as a semi-finalist.
The store is celebrating their 20th year in business this year. For more information, visit www.romanjewelers.com.
Hunterdon County expects to begin scheduling a series of H1N1, or swine flu, clinics in the near future after receiving a significant shipment of the vaccine, county Health Director John Beckley said Wednesday.
“We received 3,000 more doses on Monday, and we expect to be very soon the opening of clinics for registration,” Beckley said.
The county has already made plans for an additional clinic on Monday, Nov. 30, at the county complex on Route 12 in Raritan Township to dispense 535 doses. However, that by-appointment-only event is nearly booked, said Beckley, and it’s likely to be closed to preregistration by day’s end.
But county residents shouldn’t worry, the health official said.
Hunterdon Medical Center also has received a large shipment of doses and will be making plans to distribute that as well. From 8,000 to 10,000 doses arrived at the hospital on Tuesday, Beckley said, a shipment that would enable Hunterdon Medical to dispense the vaccine on site and send healthy amounts to its member physician practices and family clinics. These include Hunterdon Pediatric Associates’ four locations and a number of individual doctor’s offices. In addition, private, independent doctor’s offices are expected to receive more of the vaccine.
“A good amount of vaccine has landed in Hunterdon County this week. That’s very, very good news,” Beckley said.
“All of the Hunterdon Pediatric practices are getting more vaccines,” Beckley continued. “They will all be getting access to a lot more vaccine, enabling them to accelerate their scheduling for their patients to come in and get vaccinating. A lot of these locations are adding hours, including weekend hours,” he said.
Monday’s clinic (Nov. 30) will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. and be limited to all people 10-24 years old, caregivers of infants 6 months or younger, health care providers and EMS responders.
The county also has several dates set aside for future clinics, including: Dec. 3 at South Hunterdon Regional High School in West Amwell, Dec. 5 at Holland Brook School in Readington, Dec. 6 at Voorhees High School in Lebanon Township, and Dec. 11 at J.P. Case Middle School in Raritan Township. Other clinics are likely as well, said Beckley.
The health director advised residents to continue to monitor the department’s Web site for further developments, including the opening and closing of clinics, hours and restrictions.
The Web site is www.co.hunterdon.nj.us/health/htm.
Jeff Grant: 908-243-6612; jgrant@MyCentralJersey.com
A user asked about parking (wherever you can find it) for tomorrow’s popular Flemington Turkey Trot. In researching the parking, I found the course map for walkers and runners.
Have a great run, everybody, and a wonderful Thanksgiving!
The Dunellen Theater is a unique hybrid of tavern and movie theater, and in fact bills itself as “New Jersey’s only cinema cafe.” The neighborhood tavern supplies bar food while the refreshment stand in the lobby supplies favorite movie snacks such as popcorn and candy. On the screen are new Disney films and other family [...]
Eating healthy shouldn’t be stressful, according to Ellie Krieger, noted Food Network television personality and registered dietitian: “It should be one of life’s pleasures!”
The passionate food lover, who’s currently on a nationwide book tour promoting her newest cookbook, “So Easy: Luscious, Healthy Recipes for Every Meal of the Week,” held a book signing and cooking demonstration for a sell-out crowd in the auditorium of the Hunterdon Medical Center in Flemington on Thursday, Nov. 19.
“I was born a food lover,” said the host of “Healthy Appetite” on the Food Network in an interview, adding that she has a great passion that fuels everything she does.
Even if one is trained and very comfortable in the kitchen, “you still need fast options that are special and flavorful,” she said. “The recipes are certainly that, and they are also planned out so that they are super simple.”
Prior to starting her cooking demonstration, “Hit Refresh On Lunch,” which featured fresh ideas for lunch-on-the-go, Krieger said to the enthusiastic audience, “People know what they need to do with regards to eating. They know the broad strokes, anyway. They know they should be eating more vegetables and less pepperoni pizza.”
But for some reason, healthy eating is not always happening, she said.
“I began to see my role as a bridge between knowing and doing,” she said, and this book bridges the gap by addressing every meal of the week.
“It gives you a viable delicious solution, no matter how busy life gets. And no matter what your skill in the kitchen really is,” she said.
Frenchtown resident Maggie Purcell agreed. She said Krieger’s recipes are very simple and healthy.
“We have already tried a few recipes from this new book, and they are tasty,” she said. Purcell was looking forward to meeting the author and getting an autograph, in addition to “some helpful hints” during the demonstration.
Tate Brunner, also of Frenchtown, said it’s nice to see some easy recipes.
“You don’t have to go to culinary school to figure out how to do them,” she added.
The book includes recipes for grab-and-go breakfasts, lunches that actually have been road-tested in a cooler pack, decadent desserts and a month’s worth of rush-hour dinners — all meals that can be whipped up in less than 30 minutes.
Krieger’s previous book, “The Food You Crave: Luscious Recipes for a Healthy Life,” a New York Times best seller, won the 2009 James Beard Foundation Award for “Best Cookbook with a Healthy Focus.”
As part of the demonstration, Krieger made a curried chicken salad with chicken chunks in a creamy yogurt-based curry sauce with halved red grapes and a sprinkling of toasted almonds. She was assisted by Michelle Moder, nutritionist at Hunterdon Medical Center. Providing a fresh take on turkey sandwiches, she created pitas stuffed with turkey, feta cheese, lettuce and English cucumber.
After the demonstration, Krieger signed copies of her book for more than an hour. About the audience, she said, “The people today were so nice and warm. I could feel their warmth radiating toward me.” In the audience, Purcell returned the compliment: “She is such a pleasant person to watch during the demos,” she said.
Krieger said she feels like she’s in people’s kitchens with them and cooking for them.
“I feel I’m part of their lives. It feels wonderful to me to be able to impact people in this way. It’s truly gratifying.”
This is what the holiday means to me. First, my family gets out the holiday decorations. Next, I write a present list and a letter to Santa too. Then, we cut down our tree. After we pick a big, tall and wide tree, we bring it home and put lights and ornaments on it. Next, we decorate the house with wreaths, ribbons and more. Then we bake big, small, wide, thin, thick, colorful and plain cookies. Next, we buy presents for many people. Last, we have tons of family parties with cakes, presents, and lots, lots more. That is what Christmas means to me.
By Aidan. M. Beardsley
Readington Township
Three Bridges School
Grade #3
The day after Thanksgiving we start decorating for Christmas.
We decorate because mom won’t shop on Black Friday. We start by putting up the tree and hanging lights. My one year old sister, Erica, might just climb the ladder and hang some ornaments this year. I climb up even higher and put on the star. We sometimes put a train on the tree and we also put one around the bottom of the tree. We’ll bring out wreaths, garland, and nutcrackers. Daddy wanted to make a cozy fire while we decorated last year but he set off the smoke alarm. This year we will try it again and hopefully we won’t be sitting on the front porch. We also will hang a mistletoe. But we are not doing as much as we usually do because mom is pregnant and the baby will come out on Christmas Day.
By Julia Friedhoff
Readington
Three Bridges School
Grade 2
