Flemington

Interfaith Hospitality Network Dream Dinner at Hunterdon Central

Walter O'Brien, CN Staff Writer — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 19:15:51 +0000

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

Walter O'Brien, CN Staff Writer — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 19:04:45 +0000

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.

Attendees will have an opportunity to vote on which wines they prefer. The wines selected will vary in price from the extravagant to very affordable but all will be high quality. Each staff member has experience in being able to locate wines of great quality which are also a good value. At the end of the event the votes will be tallied to determine which staff person has chosen the most popular wines. Copper Hill will be serving food to complement the wines. Shoprite of Flemington has generously donated trays of cookies and desserts. Additionally, this year Joe Mulherin, Esq. is donating a wide variety of specialty chocolates which will enhance many of the wines as well as offer sweet treat to all that attend.

The wine tasting will benefit Volunteer Guardianship One-on-One, Inc. which is a very different and special group. In fact, it is the only one of its kind in the state of New Jersey. The group provides all volunteer guardianship services to people in our community who have no family or friends willing to serve as their guardian. Fortunately, here in Hunterdon County people who find themselves in this situation have some relief. There are wonderful people willing to assume the volunteer position and really make the quality of life of our vulnerable citizens as good as it can possibly be. The volunteers come from all areas of life, professionally and personally and they do such a great job.

As Volunteer Guardianship One-on-One, Inc. is a small grass roots agency, all forms of fundraising are so important. This wine tasting is an important opportunity to develop some much needed resources to keep the agency going to provide the support, training and organization that the volunteers need to be the best possible guardians.

Tickets for the wine tasting cost $50 per person. To reserve your tickets, you are asked to call Central Liquors at (908) 782-2518 or to e-mail the store manager at carlweber@rcn.com. The Agency will also be conducting a 50/50 raffle. Tickets can be bought in advance or at the event for $5 each or books of 6 for $25.

Volunteer Guardianship One-on-One, Inc.

117 Main Street

Flemington, New Jersey 08822

(908) 642-6096

FAX: (908)782-4203

email:cnlittle@msn.com

Desmares School offers Camp Invention this summer

Walter O'Brien, CN Staff Writer — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 18:59:49 +0000

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

United Way of Hunterdon County honors volunteer of the year

Loren Fisher — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 18:00:45 +0000

A Clinton Township man is to be honored in May as Volunteer of the Year.

United Way of Hunterdon County is honoring 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 also is to celebrate the commitment of all community volunteers.

"A volunteer is a person who remembers to do the thing to make other people happy, who takes the loneliness out of the alone by talking to them, who is concerned when others are unconcerned, who has the courage to be a prophet and to say the things that have to be said for the good of all," said Bonnie Duncan, executive director of United Way of Hunterdon County. "Volunteerism is critical to our success and the ongoing success of the many programs and agency partners we support."

Rebick, a recently retired ExxonMobil scientist, moved to Clinton Township with his wife Suzanne in 1982 and raised their two children, Sarah and Josh.

In 1987, Rebick was responsible for starting the Community Athletics of North Hunterdon girls' soccer league.

From 1989 to 1991 he served on the Clinton Township Board of Education.

"I learned a lot and facilitated keeping the board together during some tough times," Rebick said.

Rebick served on the board of trustees of United Way of Hunterdon County from 1985 to 1997, as well as volunteering for the Hunterdon County Human Services Advisory Council, supporting the county's most vulnerable and at-risk populations.

Rebick trained as a United Way volunteer tax preparer in 2009, expanding his efforts this year as a volunteer tax preparer for the Division of Senior, Disabilities and Veterans Services.

"There are so many ways to volunteer that are fun," Rebick said. "I don't see myself as a mover and a shaker, just someone who serves."

Rebick enjoys hiking and Day of Caring projects such as the spring cleanup for the South Branch Watershed or creating trails on National Trail Day for the Hunterdon County Department of Parks and Recreation. He also volunteers for Headstart of Franklin.

"Charlie is truly a person who for over the last 20 years has put forth outstanding effort, given of his time and energy, displayed extraordinary patience, understanding and appreciation of what it means to work toward having a caring community," said Cathy Zahn, mental health planner & youth services coordinator of Hunterdon County's Department of Human Services.

The dinner also is to feature a silent and live auction fundraiser, with entertainment and dancing to Doctor D Entertainment and the Untamed Quartet. The event is open to the public.

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Clinton Township police blotter

Loren Fisher — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 12:26:25 +0000

WARRANT, 3:40 a.m. March 11. Patrolman Sean Ross saw three individuals in dark clothing walking along Route 22 near Blossom Hill Road. Ross approached the individuals and requested identification. One, Andrew Kollmer, 19, address unknown, was found to be wanted on a $701 motor-vehicle warrant from North Hunterdon Municipal Court. When he was unable to post the necessary bail, Kollmer was arrested and transported to the Hunterdon County Jail.

MARIJUANA, 8:20 p.m. March 11. Sgt. Mathew Wilson was patrolling a Center Street restaurant when he heard a motor vehicle doing a "burnout'' with its tires. Wilson located the vehicle and confiscated a small amount of marijuana and a glass pipe from its driver, Matthew Wombacher, 19, of Decatur, Ill., police said. During this investigation, Wilson learned Wombacher was traveling in tandem with another vehicle, which was operated by Andrew Smith, 20, of Forsyth, Ill. Wilson observed that Smith had fictitious license plates on his vehicle, and a subsequent investigation revealed that Smith also was in possession of a small amount of marijuana and a glass pipe, police said. Both men were charged with possession of less than 50 grams of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and operating a motor vehicle while in possession of a controlled dangerous substance. In addition, Wombacher was charged with failure to produce a driver's license and Smith was charged with driving with fictitious plates.

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Hunterdon County correctional officer sues state citing hostile environment

Loren Fisher — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +0000

A corrections officer is suing the state for allowing a hostile work environment and sexual harassment.

Ilda Aguas, a Senior Corrections Officer since 2004 at the Edna Mahan Correctional Facility for Women in Union Township, Hunterdon County, filed a complaint on March 10 in Superior Court here charging the state of New Jersey with allowing a hostile work environment due to sexual harassment and retaliation by supervisors when she reported the harassment.

The complaint alleges that the sexual harassment began around October 2009 with taunts by Lt. Darryl McClish including blowing his whistle in Aguas' face, putting his face up against hers and asking "Are we going to a telly (motel)?"

Aguas claimed that McClish sat in her lap, blowing his whistle, and giving her a "lap dance" by "grinding his pelvis" into her and shaking his face close to hers. Aguas said she told McClish to stop and tried to push him off, and asked co-workers to help, but the co-workers "turned their chairs away" and "purposedly looked the other way."

Aguas said McClish followed her into the prison parking lot asking "Are we going to a telly?" and then called her cell phone, repeating the question.

Aguas said McClish "'approached her from behind, put her in a hold with her hands behind her back" and "bent her over the table with his genital area touching (her) buttocks." Aguas started to kick McClish as he mocked her, the pair fell on the floor, McClish let her out of the arm lock and put up his fists, "bobbing like a boxer," according to the complaint.

On Jan. 23 when Aguas set off a prison metal detector, supervisor Sgt. Robin Hill asked if she had "piercings in your breasts because I know you don't need an underwire bra," instructing Officer Daisy Pabon to repeatedly pat-frisk Aguas.

Aguas contends that after she confronted McClish to stop the harassment, supervisor Sgt. Eric Sands subjected her to "hyper-scrutiny" in retaliation.

On Jan. 25 Aguas reported the sexual harassment by McClish and Hill, as well as Sands' retaliation, to Acting Chief Robert Ryan, who referred her to Assistant Administrator Helen Adams. Adams told Aguas to file a written report, but Aguas feared further retaliation.

Aguas' has been on medical leave since January 27 to address "stress, depression and humiliation," according to the complaint. She is seeking compensatory and punitive damages and a jury trial, the complaint said.

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Team Capital Bank opens second office in Flemington

Loren Fisher — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 21:01:01 +0000

Team Capital Bank is now serving customers at its newly opened community banking office on Route 31 at Church Street. A ribbon cutting ceremony was held Feb. 25.

Team Capital Bank offers a full complement of personal and business banking services: checking, savings and money market accounts, CDs, IRAs and business and personal loans, plus mortgage banking and commercial lending services. The Route 31 location -- the bank's second in Flemington -- offers drive-thru service, a 24-hour ATM and convenient parking. It is open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays. The Team Capital Bank community banking office at 110 Main St. in the borough will remain open. Hours there are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. For more information, visit www.teamcapitalbank.com.

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Quick Chek earns national honor

Loren Fisher — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 20:59:23 +0000

Quick Chek, a township-based chain of more than 120 fresh food store locations throughout New Jersey and Southern New York, recently was honored with the Innovative Marketing award by CSP, the convenience store industry's leading publication, during its 2010 Convenience Retailing University in Phoenix.

From its dynamic utilization of online tools including social networking sites, personal e-mail communications and its company Web site to its signature "skin-vertising'' campaigns and long-standing sponsorship of the Quick Chek New Jersey Festival of Ballooning, the 121-store chain was recognized for inventive and effective marketing methods in which it successfully connects with customers to drive store traffic while building a strong brand name. For more information, visit www.quick-chek.com.

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Tewksbury Elementary Pupils Raise Money for Haiti

Walter O'Brien, CN Staff Writer — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 20:48:56 +0000

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.

“I am tremendously proud of the kids and the staff,” said TES Principal James Miller. “They really put their heart and souls into this.”

Hearts for Haiti was introduced to students on January 26th at a special Tiger Time assembly during which fourth graders performed a skit and sang special songs. The collection began the next day on January 27th.

“Every class got a collection container and everybody who contributed — no matter how modest — got to make a heart,” said TES School Nurse and Hearts for Haiti coordinator Judy Piccolo-Torsky. “Fourth graders gave up their recess time all month to hang hearts.”

Literally hundreds of hearts now adorn the lobby and hallways of Tewksbury Elementaty School. According to Torsky, many parents matched the funds taken out of piggy banks, snack money and allowances that their children donated.

“They were very enthusiastic and I really found they embraced our idea,” said Torsky. “My expectations were really that we could contribute, but also help to make children aware of world events that people are going through things that we cannot even imagine.”

The funds raised will help the people of Haiti through the nonprofit group World Vision. In January, many third and fourth grade teachers showed their classes a film on Haiti by World Vision. Younger grade teachers opted to hold discussions with their classes rather than show the film.

“I think the feeling was, ‘what can we do to help because we want to help,” said Miller. “When you’re only six or seven years old; what can you do? This was an opportunity to show them that they can do something for people who truly need help, that they truly can make a difference.”

The Hearts for Haiti Campaign concluded on Tuesday, February 16 at a special assembly where staff and students were encouraged to wear red, the color of caring and compassion.

Republicans Gather to Endorse Candidates

Walter O'Brien, CN Staff Writer — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 20:38:46 +0000

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

Walter O'Brien, CN Staff Writer — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 20:09:45 +0000

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.

The 2010 Census officially “”kicks off” on April 1 so the timing is perfect. We expect a lively and informative discussion, and attendees will be able to leave the meeting with a better understanding of the census history in Hunterdon, the 2010 census process and why it’s important to count everyone. The Planning Board feels strongly the information exchanged will help the County obtain the greatest benefit from the census.

The Breakfast Talk is free, and a light complimentary breakfast will be provided. Reservations are requested, as space may be limited, so please respond no later than Monday March, 29. Please call (908) 788-1490 for further information or to RSVP

Have Breakfast with a Live Bunny

Walter O'Brien, CN Staff Writer — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 19:44:54 +0000

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

Walter O'Brien, CN Staff Writer — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 19:35:34 +0000

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.

To learn more about the Center or to register for the upcoming orientation please call 908-788-1453

Tobacco Dependence Lunch and Learn

Walter O'Brien, CN Staff Writer — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 19:21:54 +0000

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.

This workshop is geared towards clinicians, mental health and medical providers. At the conclusion of the seminar, participants will be able to describe New Jersey Tobacco Cessation Services including Tobacco Quitcenter outpatient services, and summarize the updated U.S. Public Health Service Clinical Practice Guidelines, including seven FDA approved tobacco cessation medications and psychosocial interventions.

There is no cost for this grant funded workshop. Seminar includes lunch. Hunterdon Prevention Resources is dedicated to promoting healthy choices and preventing substance abuse through education and counseling.

IF YOU GO

WHAT: Lunch & Learn Workshop for Treating Tobacco Dependence.

WHO: Hunterdon Prevention Resources.

WHEN: From 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Wednesday, March 17.

WHERE: 4 Walter Foran Blvd., #410, Raritan Township.

HOW MUCH: Free.

CONTACT INFO: For confidential help, services or programs, call (908) 782-3909, e-mail info@hunterdonprevemtion.com or visit www.hunterdonprevention.com.

Hunterdon United Way Names Volunteer of the Year

Walter O'Brien, CN Staff Writer — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 16:34:51 +0000

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.

“A volunteer is a person who remembers to do the thing to make other people happy, who takes the loneliness out of the alone by talking to them, who is concerned when others are unconcerned, who has the courage to be a prophet and to say the things that have to be said for the good of all” said Bonnie Duncan, executive director of United Way of Hunterdon County. “Volunteerism is critical to our success and the ongoing success of the many programs and agency partners we support.”

Rebick, a recently retired ExxonMobil scientist moved to Clinton Township with his wife Suzanne in 1982 and raised their two children, Sarah and Josh. In 1987, Rebick was responsible for starting the North Hunterdon girls community athletic soccer league. From 1989 to 1991 he served on the Clinton Township Board of Education.

”I learned a lot and facilitated keeping the board together during some tough times,” Rebick said.

Rebick served on the Board of Trustees of United Way of Hunterdon County from 1985 to 1997, as well as volunteering for the Hunterdon County Human Services Advisory Council, supporting the county’s most vulnerable and at risk populations.

Rebick trained as a United Way Volunteer Tax preparer in 2009, expanding his efforts this year as a volunteer tax preparer for the Division of Senior, Disabilities and Veterans Services.

“There are so many ways to volunteer that are fun,” Rebick said. “I don’t see myself as a mover and a shaker, just someone who serves.”

Rebick enjoys hiking and Day of Caring projects like the spring clean up for the South Branch Watershed or creating trails on National Trail Day for the Hunterdon County Department of Parks and Recreation. He also volunteers for Headstart of Franklin.

“Charlie is truly a person who for over the last 20 years has put forth outstanding effort, given of his time and energy, displayed extraordinary patience, understanding and appreciation of what it means to work toward having a caring community,” said Cathy Zahn, Mental Health Planner & Youth Services Coordinator of Hunterdon County’s Department of Human
Services.

The dinner will feature a silent and live auction fundraiser, with entertainment and dancing to Doctor D Entertainment and the Untamed Quartet. The event is open to the public.

IF YOU GO

WHAT: 7th Annual Celebrating Community Caring Dinner

WHO: The United Way of Hunterdon County.

WHEN: From 6 to 11 p.m. on Friday, May 7.

WHERE: Hunterdon Hills Playhouse, 88 Route 173 West, in the Perryville section of Union Township.

HOW MUCH: Tickets are $85.00 per person.

CONTACT INFO: Phone (908) 782-3414, mail United Way of Hunterdon County, 4 Walter Foran Blvd., Suite 401, Flemington, NJ 08822 or visit the Web site at www.uwhunterdon.org.

Hunterdon County Chamber Announces New Consumer Show this Spring in Flemington

Loren Fisher — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +0000

The Hunterdon County Chamber of Commerce would like to announce it's newest consumer show coming this spring, 2010. Mark your calendars the First Annual Health & Wellness Fun Fair will be held on Saturday, April 24 at HealthQuest in Flemington from 11:00am - 3:00pm. Similar to the Chamber's Fall Business EXPO, the Health & Wellness Fun Fair will feature exhibitor booths and interactive things to do and see. Visitors and vendors alike will make face-to-face connections with local, county and regional audiences.

Consider exhibiting if you are in the:

Health/wellness field

Recreational field

Educational field

"The Health & Wellness Fun Fair will be a great opportunity for Hunterdon County businesses to get face-to-face interaction and connect directly to consumers in and around the county," says Chamber President, Chris Phelan.

If you have a consumer-driven business, the Hunterdon County Chamber of Commerce Health & Wellness Fun Fair is the place to showcase your company. There will be 50 exhibitor booths available as a platform for your business and they are selling quickly! Call the Chamber at 908-782-7115 for your registration form. Prices on the main floor for a 8' x 10' booth is $375 for Chamber Members and $525 for Non-Members.

To view sponsorship packages, register to be an exhibitor, or for more information, call 908-782- 7115 or visit www.hunterdonchamber.org. Sponsorships starting at $750 and includes an exhibitor booth! The Health & Wellness Fun Fair is sponsored by: Hunterdon Prevention Resources, Supporting Sponsor; HealthQuest, Supporting Sponsor; Hunterdon County YMCA, Program Sponsor; and Home Instead Senior Care, Program Sponsor. Visit www.hunterdon-chamber.org for up-to-date details.

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National Weather Service monitoring possible flood activity in Clinton Township

Loren Fisher — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 18:21:05 +0000

As of 12:15 p.m. Sunday the only water guage monitored by the National Weather Service showing any flood activity in the Hunterdon County area was Stanton, in Clinton Township at 9.05 feet, just one foot above the flood stage of 8 feet.

The South Branch of the Raritan River there reached its maximum for this storm of 10.57 feet at about 2 a.m. Sunday morning, about two-and-a-half feet above flood stage and well below the record of 15.2 feet. The National Weather Service predicts that the river in Stanton should fall below flood stage by 2 p.m. Sunday and stay below it for the duration of this rainfall.

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Hunterdon Youth Choir partners with NBCS Concert Chorus to benefit Voices For Charity!

Loren Fisher — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +0000

On Saturday, March 27, 2010 at 4 PM, the Hunterdon Youth Choir is once again performing to benefit Voices For Charity. This year the Hunterdon Youth Choir will be joined by the Concert Chorus of the Newark Boys Chorus School (NBCS) in a performance to be held at JP Case Middle School in Flemington. We hope you will join us for this special performance. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for children and seniors. Proceeds will benefit Voices For Charity as well as the Newark Boys Chorus School, both of which are 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations. A reception will immediately follow the concert.

A workshop preceding the concert will provide the opportunity for the two choirs to practice together and get to know each other. This is an important musical and cultural event, because it brings together two long-standing New Jersey youth choirs that have been of great importance to their respective communities.

About the Ensembles:

Hunterdon Youth Choir has performed statewide in youth festivals, community concerts, and benefits for local charities for more than 10 years. It is part of Hunterdon Academy of the Arts in Flemington. Hunterdon Youth Choir has grown over the years, and now comprises three distinct sections to accommodate choristers of different age groups and skill levels: Training Choir (grades 1-3), Advanced Choir (grades 4-6) and Bel Canto Singers (Grades 7-12).

Training and Advanced Choirs are directed by Kimberly Hill, and their focus is on learning proper vocal techniques (diction, proper breathing technique, etc.), voice development, as well as gaining experience in part-singing, sight-singing, and musical interpretation.

Founded in 2008 and directed by Rosemary Nagy, Bel Canto Singers is the Concert Choir of Hunterdon Youth Choir. Bel Canto Singers represents a women-only group comprised of up to 30 highly motivated, ambitious young singers, grades 7 and up. Striving for excellence in choral performance, this ensemble requires an audition for new members. Many of Bel Canto Singers also take voice lessons and are very strong singers.

NBCS Concert Chorus

The NBCS Concert Chorus is a renowned performing group, recognized widely for its artistry. Comprised of students in 6th, 7th and 8th grades, the Concert Chorus is conducted by NBCS Music Director, Donald C. Morris. Students in 4th and 5th grades make up the Apprentice Chorus, directed by Michael SanFlippo. Both choruses have stylistically diverse repertoires that include African folk songs, classical music (Renaissance to 20th century), spirituals, contemporary show tunes, pop music, and jazz.

The Concert Chorus performs at venues throughout the state and region and tours internationally every third year. Its travels have included Japan, Australia, South Africa, Russia, China, New Zealand, Finland, Latvia, the Czech Republic, and England and Wales.

About Voices For Charity:

Voices For Charity has been living the dream to make a difference in the world through music since it was founded in 1996. The all-volunteer non-profit organization has donated nearly $100,000 to various Hunterdon County and central New Jersey charities from the proceeds of special events, concerts, recordings and community contributions. Our benefiting charities for 2010 are: Briteside Adult Day Centers, Good News Home for Women, Hunterdon County Teen Arts, Interfaith Hospitality Network, Meals on Wheels, and Safe in Hunterdon.

For more information about the concert, Voices For Charity and other fundraiser, please call 908-806-3719 or visit our website at www.voicesforcharity.org. Inquiries and donations may be sent to: Voices For Charity, P.O. Box 188, Stanton, NJ 08885.

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Guinness glass giveaway alert

Lois Heyman, CN Staff Writer — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 13:48:02 +0000

Posted via The Food Chain » Flemington

From Mark Spivey of "Draft Picks":

"If anyone's in the area, Little Brothers Beverage Depot on Church Street in Flemington is giving out 2 free 250th anniversary Guinness pint glasses and accompanying Guinness keychains with any purchase of actual Guinness."

Mark says this is a St. Patrick's Day promotion running through Wednesday!

Main Street Manor Palm Reading Class

Walter O'Brien, CN Staff Writer — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 22:31:09 +0000

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.

Cost is $35.00 and light refreshments are included. Pre-paid reservations are required and space is limited. Please call the Inn to reserve or with questions at 908-782-4928. The Inn allows for private on site parking behind the building. Visit our web site at www.mainstreetmanor.com.

Two More Child Abuse Arrests in County

Walter O'Brien, CN Staff Writer — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 19:54:10 +0000

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.

A joint investigation by the Prosecutor’s Office Sex Crimes Unit and Flemington Borough Police as a result of information received led to the arrest of Sanchez, who was charged with one count of child abuse. Authorities said that the investigation determined that during the month of March, Sanchez struck the victim identified as J. Doe, a child under the age of 13, leaving visible bruising. The defendant was remanded to the Hunterdon County Jail in lieu of $10,000 bail, no 10 percent.

“These types of crimes are troubling and again highlight the good work of the Hunterdon County Prosecutor’s Office Sex Crimes Unit and the Raritan Township and Flemington Borough Police Departments in making every effort to protect those that are too young to protect

themselves,” said Prosecutor’s Office Chief of Detectives Dan Hurley.

Both defendants are presumed innocent until the matter is resolved in a court of law.

Open House this weekend at Acorn Montessori School in Clinton Township

Loren Fisher — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 05:00:00 +0000

The greatest investment you can make in your children's future is their education. At Acorn Montessori School we believe that education is much more than basic academics. Established in 1984, Acorn Montessori School is a community of compassionate teachers and staff providing students with a blend of love, respect and academic excellence to foster a life-long love of learning.

This "whole-child" approach -- coupled with our commitment to provide a strong academic foundation in an age-appropriate setting -- has helped our children go on to become motivated learners, effective leaders, and active citizens.

To see Acorn Montessori School, we encourage you to contact us to schedule a tour of our beautiful five-acre campus or come to one of our open houses scheduled on March 13th 10am to 1pm or April 11th 1pm to 3pm. You can contact us at 908.730.8986 or acorn1@acornschool.org to arrange a tour. Tours can be scheduled Monday to Friday between the hours of 9:00am and 2:00pm and take approximately about 45 minutes. As part of the application process, we will also arrange for an additional visit for your child to visit one of our classrooms during normal school hours for approximately 30 minutes.

Jackie H. Etter

Director, Head of School

Acorn Montessori School

908-730-8986 ext 12

908-310-2824 (cell)

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Spirit Gallery benefits NORWESCAP’s Career & Life Transitions Center for Women

Walter O'Brien, CN Staff Writer — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:57:37 +0000

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.

The Career & Life Transitions Center for Women assists women from Hunterdon, Somerset or Mercer counties who are returning to the workforce after the death or disability of a spouse or following a divorce or separation. Additional information about the Center can be found by contacting careerlife@norwescap.org or by calling (908) 788-1453

The mission of NORWESCAP’s 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.

NORWESCAP is a non-profit community action program established in 1965 that creates opportunities for over 30,000 low-income people in northwest New Jersey by providing a large portfolio of self-sufficiency and emergency services. The mission of NORWESCAP is, “Fighting Poverty. Creating Opportunities. Changing Lives.” For More Information on the Organization visit www.norwescap.org.

Save the Energizer Bunny Hot “Hare” Balloon

Walter O'Brien, CN Staff Writer — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:15:24 +0000

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.

In 2009, the bunny balloon visited 20 cities, but Energizer decided to trim that schedule down to only three festivals in 2010. Fans have until March 14 to vote on a special Facebook page for which festivals the bunny will attend, so QuickChek festival sponsor Howard Freeman is hoping the voters bring the bunny back.

“We found out a few weeks ago from Glo Kehoe, one of the only female special-shape balloon pilots in the world, that Energizer was looking for the public to determine where the balloon is going to go,” Freeman said. “”Kids clamor on the flight lines every year to get their bunny ears.”

“Obviously we’d like to bring the bunny back for the 18th year because that big rabbit’s foot is our lucky charm,” Freeman said.

For more than 20 years, the Energizer Bunny Hot “”Hare” Balloon left its St. Louis home to visit festivals across the country, welcoming community members to serve as “”Bunny Crew,” and visiting schools to teach children about hot-air ballooning. Watch the news conference video and vote for your choice of festivals at www.facebook.com/energizerbunny.

HIV-positive Hunterdon man charged with sexual assault against 2nd juvenile

Walter O'Brien, CN Staff Writer — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:48:13 +0000

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. The new complaint alleges that from May to August 2009, Webster engaged in multiple acts of sexual penetration with the minor, and without the person's informed consent. Webster had previously been charged on Feb. 19 with one count each of sexual assault, diseased person committing an act of sexual penetration, and endangering the welfare of a child against another juvenile female for incidents from August to September 2009. Those charges resulted from a joint investigation conducted by the Prosecutor's Office Sex Crimes Unit, Readington Police Department and Raritan Township Police Department. "This is an extremely serious crime and the defendant (Webster) has shown a total disregard for the victim and other potential victims,'' Dan Hurley, chief of detectives for the prosecutor's office, said at the time of Webster's February arrest. Bail for the new charge was set at $10,000, no 10 percent, which is in addition to the $100,000 bail set on the original charges. Webster remains incarcerated at the Hunterdon County Jail. Hurley in February said that "this is one of the most horrible crimes'' he has investigated, and that additional charges are likely. The Sex Crimes Unit urges anyone with information about Webster to call 908-788-1129.

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Clinton Township police blotter

Loren Fisher — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:36:19 +0000

ATTEMPTED BURGLARY, 10 a.m. Feb. 28. Two windows were pried open at an Augusta Drive residence while the homeowner was on vacation between 7:30 p.m. Feb. 20 and 10 a.m. Feb. 28. No entry was gained and nothing was reported taken. Detective Paul Bate is investigating. MARIJUANA, 4 p.m. March 2. Patrolman Matthew Murphy stopped a vehicle driven by Garey McKinnon Jr., 25, of Franklin (Somerset), on Route 626 near Route 641 for erratic driving. During the stop, Murphy saw cigar filler in the vehicle and soon discovered a small amount of marijuana, police said. McKinnon was charged with possession of less than 50 grams of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, operating a motor vehicle while in possession of a controlled dangerous substance, failure to maintain lane and maintenance of lamps. FRAUD, March 2. A township resident reported that unauthorized withdrawals had been made from his business bank account. The resident told police that during December a company known as Purinmate made 16 withdrawals totaling $1,375.99 from his TD Bank account. TD Bank representatives advised the victim that Purinmate was a company that puts money into funds for prison inmates, police said. DRUG ARRESTS, 2:05 p.m. March 4. Patrolman Jeffery Glennon stopped a vehicle driven by Robert Hester, 27, of Hillside, Ill., on Route 22 because a passenger was not wearing a seat belt. During the stop, Glennon smelled marijuana inside the vehicle and discovered a hypodermic syringe and several bags of heroin on the passenger, Miles Plomann, 24, of Elmhurst, Ill., police said. In addition, Hester, who was unlicensed, was found to be in possession of two bags of marijuana, police said. An additional small amount of marijuana and several more bags of heroin were discovered inside the vehicle, according to police. Plomann was charged with possession of heroin, possession of a hypodermic syringe, failure to wear a seat belt and littering. Hester was charged with possession of less than 50 grams of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, operating a motor vehicle while in possession of a controlled dangerous substance and driving without a license. Both were released on their own recognizance.

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Central Liqours in Flemington Pours Support for Agency

Loren Fisher — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:00:00 +0000

A wine tasting will be held at Copper Hill Country Club on March 21, 2010 from 2 to 4:30 pm, The wine tasting will feature the top 64 wines personally chosen by the staff of Central Liqours in Flemington New Jersey. The staff will be on hand to pour and discuss the wine with attendees. Copper Hill Country wil be offering light food to complement the wine. Shoprite of Flemington has donated a selection of cookies and Brownies and also Attorney Joe Mulherin has donated a wide variety of chocolates to enhance the wine tasting experience as well as finish the afternoon with a sweet treat.

Tickets can be purchased by emailing Carl Weber at carlweber@rcn.com.

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Huge Charity Barn sale in Flemington to benefit the Shannon Daley Memorial Fund

Loren Fisher — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:00:00 +0000

On Saturday and Sunday, March 13 & 14th, the Edgewood Farm Barn at 125 Cole Road, Flemington will be open from 8-4 to treasure hunt. This will be RAIN or SHINE. The friends of the league have a great assortment of household items, antiques, gently used books and baby toys, along with a card table, dorm refrigerator, new Tivo, old windows, baseball cards, Nordic Track, and picnic table. There is an industrial sewing machine , a changing table, crib and jogger stroller.

Things are priced to sell and all proceeds go to the Shannon Daley Memorial Fund. There will be coffee and cookies by Ellie Kowal.

The charity was established by the Readington Mens basketball League and it is strictly all volunteer. The mission is to assist local seriously ill children and their families who are experiencing financial hardship. Their basketball game held last week raised almost $100,000. This year the recipients of the fund are Damien Giammarco from Bridgewater, Joseph Delli Santi of Readington and Taliah Gresham of Somerset. For information of events and to see updates on past recipients, go to www.shannonfund.org

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Flemington man facing deportation in connection with stabbing

Walter O'Brien, CN Staff Writer — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:29:55 +0000

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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Wine and Chocolate at the Main St. Manor

Walter O'Brien, CN Staff Writer — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 23:22:07 +0000

Wine and Chocolate – the perfect combination!

The right chocolate paired with the perfect wine can create a sensational tasting experience… SO move over cheese, learn how to identify the complimentary flavors of wine and chocolate using all the senses and discover a fun new way to enjoy two of your favorite pleasures.

Join us at Main Street Manor Bed & Breakfast from 4 to 6 p.m. on Sunday, March 28 for an evening of wine & chocolate tasting as we pair, sip, taste & learn with two of New Jersey’s local treasures, Diane Pinder, artisinal chocolatier& Cameron Stark, award winning winemaker at Unionville Vineyards.

$35 per person; pre-paid reservations are required. Call the Inn at (908) 782-4928 to reserve your spot!

About Cameron, the winemaker:

Acclaimed winemaker, Cameron Stark, formally trained at UC Davis and spent his early career under the tutelage of Napa Valley wine experts perfecting his skills and mastering his unique, creative style of winemaking. Cameron’s wines have earned him respect and recognition in the wine establishment including Wine Enthusiast ratings of 90+ points. He is committed to crafting some of the finest, sustainable American wines, here in New Jersey, by continuously strengthening the vineyards with superior vine stock and employing painstaking methods to nourish the soil and harvest the finest quality fruit. With such fruit in hand, Cameron creates his magic in Unionville’s tanks and barrels resulting in wines that celebrate the region with delicious sophistication and individuality. Use this area to provide your subscribers information about your organization.

About Diane, the chocolatier:

Diane Pinder of Donna Toscana, who has earned a reputation as one of the finest artisan chocolatiers in New Jersey. Diane, who started her buiness just 5 short years ago, is widely acknowledged as the artisanal chocolatier of New Jersey. She and her chocolates have been favorably reviewed by The New York Times, Star-Ledger, NBC Today Show, Park Place, Style Network ‘Whose Wedding is it Anyway?’, and numerous other media.

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