Hawk Point Golf donates to area charities

HUNTERDON COUNTY… A golfers’ foundation has awarded a full course of funding for area charities.

 The Hawk Pointe Foundation has awarded more than $32,000 to 18 charitable and service organizations at a dinner reception held on Feb. 21 at Hawk Pointe Golf Club in Washington, Warren County. Beneficiaries included NORWESCAP Food Bank & Backpack Program, The Center for Educational Advancement, Hunterdon Prevention Resources, Anderson House, the Jason P. Schaible Memorial Fund, New Jersey Child Assault Prevention of Hunterdon County, Abilities of Northwest New Jersey, Musconetcong Watershed Association, Woodlands Wildlife Refuge and CASA SHaW.
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Hunterdon County Library book sale drive continues

RARITAN TOWNSHIP — Rare treasures are already surfacing as the book donations drive for the county library’s annual sale continues.

Each spring, tens of thousands of books, music and movies are donated for the Friends of the Hunterdon County Library Book Sale at the National Guard Armory here, coming April 10 and 11. The collection often unearths many surprises which find their way into the sale’s Boutique and Old & Interesting sections, and this year is no exception.
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Family Money Savings Event in Flemington

Laurie Owens • Reader Submitted • March 3, 2010

The US Department of Agriculture estimates that it takes $190,000 to raise a child. With food and gas prices heading up and home values heading down, what’s an average hardworking family to do?

With the spring and summer season quickly approaching yet another assault on the family budget. Families are looking for ways to stretch their hard earned dollars and that’s where the Kidzsignment’s children’s consignment sale comes in. The brainchild of Laurie Owens, Flemington mother of 3, the semi-annual sale brings quality, gently used children’s items to the market. The next sale will March 18-20 at the Hunterdon (Staples) Shopping Center in Flemington.

The event provides an excellent outlet for families to shop for children’s items at a fraction of what it would cost to buy the items new. “We only accept items in excellent condition We inspect everything before we offer it for sale shoppers will find great deals on name-brands like Gymboree, GAP, Little Tikes, Fisher Price Peg Pergo and many others.”
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Alsop named Teacher of the Year in Flemington-Raritan School District

Linda Alsop, the Gifted & Talented Math Teacher at Copper Hill School, has been selected as our district’s Teacher of the Year for 2009-2010.

With nearly 30 years of experience, Mrs. Alsop has taught in the district for the last 20 years, both as an elementary classroom teacher and as a specialized math instructor. She also has taught at East Amwell School; Roberts School in New Providence; and at Tutu Elementary School in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands.
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Interfaith Hospitality Network Dream Dinner at Hunterdon Central

Hunterdon Central students will host a Dream Dinner to benefit the Interfaith Hospitality Network of Hunterdon County, Inc.

The dinner will be held from 5:30 to 8 p.m. on March 25 in the Commons at Hunterdon Central Regional High School. Adult tickets are available for $8, children 12 years old and under are $3. Tickets can be purchased at the door the night of the event.

The menu includes pasta, salad, bread, dessert and beverages, all donated by local businesses. All proceeds from this Dream Dinner will benefit the Interfaith Hospitality Network.

The Interfaith Hospitality Network is the community response for homeless families. The organization assists homeless and low-income families in Hunterdon County by providing counseling, case management and mentoring services in addition to providing temporary housing, meals and other physical needs.

Central Liquors Wine Tasting for Volunteer Guardianship One-On-One

On Sunday March 21, 2010 Volunteer Guardianship One-on-One, Inc. will hold its Sixth Annual Wine Tasting Event at Copper Hill Country Club in Ringoes, New Jersey. The event is from 2 to 4:30 p.m. The Wine Tasting is being sponsored for the sixth year by Central Liquors. The staff and owners go above and beyond to make this a really unique experience for the wine enthusiast. Each staff person has hand selected the wines to be poured on the day of the tasting. Collectively they have chosen 64 of their most favored wines of the year.
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Desmares School offers Camp Invention this summer

This summer, Francis Desmares School proudly offers the children in the Flemington-Raritan community the Camp Invention program on June 28 – July 2 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Remember, space is limited, so sign up today to secure your child’s spot in the Camp Invention program this summer! Register before March 31 to receive a discount!

For program details, click here:

http://www.frsd.k12.nj.us/194610722143325167/lib/194610722143325167/CampInvention.pdf

Tewksbury Elementary Pupils Raise Money for Haiti

Tewksbury Elementary School (TES) held a month-long drive — which they called the Hearts for Haiti Campaign – that raised $2,565.50 to help people in Haiti that were devastated by the January earthquake. 
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Republicans Gather to Endorse Candidates

FLEMINGTON – The Hunterdon County Republican Committee men and women will meet at 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 8 at the American Legion Hall at 41 Route 31 South in Flemington in order to vote to endorse candidates who wish to run for U.S. Congress in the 7th and 12th Districtsor or for Hunterdon County Sheriff and who wish to use the Republican Organization line.

Any Republican running for County office or higher should contact Republican Chairman Henry Kuhl at 908-782-6200 to make their intent known, if they have not done so already.

County Planning Board holds Census Breakfast

RARITAN TOWNSHIP… The Hunterdon County Planning Board is pleased to present its first in a series of 2010 Breakfast Talks from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, March 31 in the Main Assembly Room in Building 1 of the 314 Route 12 County Complex. The topic will be the 2010 Census and the impact on Hunterdon County citizens and municipalities. A light complimentary breakfast will be provided.

“Hunterdon Counts” will be the sole focus of the discussions. We are pleased to have Lynn Newman and Jennifer Jones from the Philadelphia regional office of the United States Census Bureau as our primary speakers. They will be presenting historical information about Hunterdon County census data; the 2010 census process and timetable, and how the census data is used. A representative from the New Jersey State Data center has been invited to provide the statewide perspective. The discussions will be moderated by Crystal Barnes, a Hunterdon County Senior Planner and State Data Center Affiliate.
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Have Breakfast with a Live Bunny

 The Center for Educational Advancement (CEA), 11 Minneakoning Road, Flemington, will host another “Breakfast With Live Bunnies” on March 20, from 8:30-11:30 a.m.

Tickets include a full buffet breakfast, face painting, kid’s crafts and bake sale. Each ticket entitles you to have your picture taken with a bunny. Tickets cost $7.00 for adults (age 12 and up) and $5.00 for children (age 4-11). Children under 4 enter free. All proceeds benefit people with physical, emotional, and developmental disabilities. For information or to
purchase a ticket contact Nancy Walsh at (908) 782-1480, Ext. 253 or e-mail nwalsh@ceaemployment.com. For information about CEA or to take a tour, volunteer, or donate, please contact Rose Holden, Director of Development & Public Relations at (908) 782-1480, Ext. 263, or e-mail rholden@ceaemployment.com.

Readiness Training for Women in Flemington

FLEMINGTON… Women residing in Hunterdon, Somerset, or Mercer counties who have lost their primary source of income due to divorce, separation, or the death or disability of their spouse may be eligible for employment readiness training at no charge at NORWESCAP’s Career &
Life Transitions Center for Women at an open orientation program being held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, March 22 at the Center in The Old Egg Auction Building, 84 Park Avenue, Suite E-103, Flemington.

The mission of the Career & Life Transitions Center for Women is to provide quality services that will assist women gain personal and economic self-sufficiency and reach their full potential through education, training, job readiness, community referrals and supportive services.  Services the Career & Life Transitions Center for Women offers include computer
training, career interest inventories, vocational counseling, job search skills, support groups and workshops geared towards the issues faced by Displaced Homemakers.
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Tobacco Dependence Lunch and Learn

RARITAN TOWNSHIP… Hunterdon Prevention Resources present a “”Lunch & Learn” Workshop entitled “”What Works for Treating Tobacco Dependence” from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, March 17 at their office at 4 Walter Foran Blvd., Suite 410, in Raritan Township.

The workshop will be presented by Chris Kotsen, Program Manager of the Tobacco Quitcenter at Somerset Medical Center. Kotsen is a Certified Tobacco Treatment Specialist and Licensed Psychologist. The Quitcenter has treated over 1,400 tobacco users and is one of only eight similar centers in the state.
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Hunterdon United Way Names Volunteer of the Year

RARITAN TOWNSHIP… A Clinton Township man will be honored in May as Volunteer of the Year.

United Way of Hunterdon County will honor Charles Rebick as “Community Volunteer of the Year” at its 7th annual “Celebrating Community Caring” recognition dinner from 6 to 11 p.m. on Friday, May 7 at the Hunterdon Hills Playhouse, 88 Route 173 West, in the Perryville section of Union Township.

Rebick will be honored for his longtime commitment, creativity, leadership, inspiration and sustained service to Hunterdon County residents. The dinner will also celebrate the commitment of all community volunteers.
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Main Street Manor Palm Reading Class

Joan Narvaez will teach a Palmistry Class from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 7 at the Main Street Manor Bed & Breakfast, 194 Main Street in Flemington. Narvaez will teach the ancient art of palm reading as a fun & powerful tool for modern self-assessment.

As receptors for your entire nervous system, the palms of your hands are the road map of your life. Find out what they say about you and how to read the signs for yourself and others. Joan will take a broom to the cobwebs surrounding palmistry and will teach a modern practice perspective on this ancient art. Both fun and informative, this class will give you all the tools you need to understand and interpret the personality portrait of any hand.
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Two More Child Abuse Arrests in County

FLEMINGTON… Two Hunterdon County men were arrested and charged this week in separate incidents of abuse against juveniles.

The Hunterdon County Prosecutor’s Office Sex Crimes Unit on Friday announced the arrests of Hany Khadr, 64, of the Annandale section of Clinton Township, and Samuel Sanchez, 31, of the Hunter Hills Apartments in Flemington, on separate charges of abuse against juveniles.

As a result of information received, the Prosecutor’s Office Sex Crimes Unit and Raritan Township Police Department conducted a joint investigation that led to the arrest on March 5 of Khadr. Khadr was charged with one count each of aggravated sexual assault, sexual assault and endangering the welfare of a child under the age of 13 during the month of March. He was remanded to the Hunterdon County Jail, in lieu of $150,000 bail, no 10 percent.
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Spirit Gallery benefits NORWESCAP’s Career & Life Transitions Center for Women

Trish Woods, Psychic and Medium, will present a Spirit Gallery to benefit the Career & Life Transitions Center for Women at 7 p.m. on Friday, March 12 in the Little Theater at Hunterdon Central High School.

Trish, along with two other mediums, Jeanne Pacheco and Beth Lee, communicate with those in the Afterlife. They will work separately the first hour and in tandem the second hour. Tandem readings with three mediums is something that is rarely seen anywhere in the world. Trish invites you to come and experience the joy and love from your friends and loved ones in the Spiritworld and at the same time support the Career & Life Transitions Center, a vital community support organization. Please view www.trishwoods.com or call 908-722-2439 for further details about this Medium Gallery event.
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Save the Energizer Bunny Hot “Hare” Balloon

READINGTON… A favorite pink bunny hot-air balloon needs fans to help it keep going and going to a local festival.

A highlight of the annual QuickChek New Jersey Festival of Ballooning long has been the 166-foot tall pink Energizer Bunny Hot “”Hare” Balloon. But the bunny’s sponsors at the Energizer battery company decided to skip New Jersey this year in favor of new horizons.
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HIV-positive Hunterdon man charged with sexual assault against 2nd juvenile

A Clinton Town man who authorities say is HIV-positive has been charged with sexual assault involving another juvenile. Rick "Ricky'' D. Webster, 20, formerly of Alexandria, was charged Friday with an additional count of diseased person committing act of sexual penetration after the Hunterdon County Prosecutor's Office Sex Crimes Unit found another person with whom Webster reportedly had sexual contact.
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Flemington man facing deportation in connection with stabbing

A borough resident arrested on charges relating to the early Monday stabbing of a Guatemalan man could face deportation. Rohel E. Mendez-Mendez, 20, a resident of Hunter Hills Apartments, faces charges of aggravated assault, possession of a deadly weapon, and knowingly possessing a weapon in connection with Monday's stabbing of Marlin Eduardo Juarez-Soto at the Flemington Arms Apartments on North Main Street, according to Dan Hurley, chief of detectives for the Hunterdon County Prosecutor's Office. "It appears that this was the result of some kind of argument amongst the suspect and defendant over a financial debt," Hurley said. "We believe the dispute started inside but the actual stabbing may have occurred outside." The investigation by the Prosecutor's Office Major Crimes Unit and the Flemington Borough Police Department continues, authorities said. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has placed a detainer on Mendez-Mendez pending further investigation, Hurley said, raising the possibility of deportation for the suspect. Juarez-Soto is in good condition at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick after undergoing surgery there Monday, according to a hospital spokesman.

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